DeKalb County warming centers to open Jan. 30-Feb. 2, freezing temps expected

DECATUR, GA – Due to forecasted freezing temperatures and hazardous wind chills, DeKalb County will activate warming centers beginning at 6 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 30, continuing through Monday, Feb. 2.

The following locations will be open for the 24-hour activation:  

• Exchange Park Intergenerational Center, 2771 Columbia Drive, Decatur
• Frontline Response International, 2585 Gresham Road SE, Atlanta
• St. Vincent de Paul, 2050-C Chamblee Tucker Road, Chamblee
• Tobie Grant Recreation Center, 593 Parkdale Drive, Scottdale

All transportation routes will originate from Frontline Response Headquarters, 2585 Gresham Road SE, Atlanta. Routes will begin at 6 p.m., with initial pickups completed by 7:30 p.m. Following the initial pickups, final sweep operations will continue from 7:30–10 p.m., with all routes concluding promptly at 10 p.m.

During warming center activation, transportation pickups will be available to DeKalb County Citizens:

Transportation Pickup Schedule  

Route 1 – North DeKalb / Chamblee-Tucker

• North DeKalb Senior Center – 3393 Malone Drive, Chamblee – 6:05 p.m.
• St. Vincent de Paul – 2050-C Chamblee Tucker Road, Chamblee – 6:15 p.m.
• Chamblee Library – 4115 Clairmont Road, Chamblee  – 6:25 p.m.
• Chamblee Walmart – 1871 Chamblee Tucker Road, Chamblee – 6:40 p.m.
• Tucker First United Methodist Church – 5095 LaVista Road, Tucker – 7 p.m.
• Brookhaven MARTA Station – 4047 Peachtree Road NE, Brookhaven – 7:20 p.m.

Route 2 – Central / Decatur / Emory

• East Lake MARTA Station – 2260 College Ave. NE, Atlanta – 6:10 p.m.
  • Decatur Library – 215 Sycamore St., Decatur – 6:25 p.m.
  • Emory Decatur Hospital – 2701 N. Decatur Road, Decatur – 6:45 p.m.
  • Mason Mill Recreation Center – 1340 McConnell Drive, Decatur7 p.m.

Route 3 – East / Stone Mountain / Candler

• Candler Rd MARTA – 2427 Candler Road, Decatur – 6:10 p.m.
  • Clifton Springs Mental Health Center – 310 Clifton Springs Road, Decatur – 6:25 p.m.
  • Hairston Crossing Library – 4911 Redan Road, Stone Mountain  – 6:45 p.m.
  • Stone Mountain Walmart – 1825 Rockbridge Road, Stone Mountain – 7:05 p.m.
  • Exchange Park Intergenerational Center – 2771 Columbia Drive, Decatur – 7:20 p.m.
  • Golden Door Warming Center – 2944 Ember Drive, Decatur – 7:30 p.m.

Route 4 – South Central / Memorial Dr / Wesley Chapel

• Memorial Dr & Columbia Drive Intersection – Decatur – 6:10 p.m.
  • South DeKalb Mall – 2731 Candler Road, Decatur – 6:25 p.m.
  • QT on Wesley Chapel / Snapfinger Road – 4075 Wesley Chapel Road, Decatur – 6:45 p.m.
  • Wesley Chapel Shopping Plaza Bus Stop – 2495 Wesley Chapel Road, Decatur – 7 p.m.
  • Golden Door Warming Center – 2944 Ember Drive, Decatur – 7:15 p.m.
  • Exchange Park Intergenerational Center – 2771 Columbia Drive, Decatur – 7:30 p.m.

Contact & Walk-In Information

Transportation and Coordination Assistance

Frontline Response Dispatch: 404-334-3610

Frontline HQ: 2585 Gresham Road SE, Atlanta

Early Entry Access

Individuals may arrive directly at Frontline Response Headquarters, 2585 Gresham Road SE, Atlanta, daily at noon starting Jan. 30-Feb. 2. 

Frontline Response International is contracted by DeKalb County to serve individuals in need during extreme weather conditions.