DeKalb County warming centers to open nightly pn March 1 and 2, cold, strong winds expected

DEKALB COUNTY, GA– Due to forecasted cold weather, DeKalb County will open four warming centers for residents this weekend.

A storm currently over the northern Pacific Ocean is projected to push onshore in the northwestern United States this weekend, heading across the Rockies on Monday (March 3), according to Accuweather.com. The storm’s path is expected to continue across the Southern states, where it will tap Gulf moisture. The combination of that moisture, building warmth and a strong jet stream will boost the risk of severe weather and likely some tornadoes, according to weather reports. 

The following DeKalb warming centers will open at 8 p.m. on Saturday, March 1, and Sunday, March 2, starting at 8 p.m.:

• Frontline Response International, 2585 Gresham Road, Atlanta
• North DeKalb Senior/Community Center, 3393 Malone Drive, Chamblee (See pickup schedule below for transportation to Frontline.)
• Mason Mill Recreation Center, 1340 McConnell Drive, Decatur (See pickup schedule below for transportation to Frontline.)
• Exchange Park Intergeneration Center, 2771 Columbia Drive, Decatur (See pickup schedule below for transportation to Frontline.)

During warming center activation, transportation pickups will be available to Frontline International according to the following schedule:

• Chamblee Library, 4115 Clairmont Rd., Chamblee, 5:40 to 6 p.m. 
• North DeKalb Senior/Community Center, 3393 Malone Drive, Chamblee, 7:30 to 7:50 p.m. 
• Mason Mill Recreation Center, 1340 McConnell Drive, Decatur, 9 to 9:20 p.m. 
• Avondale Fire Station No. 3, 100 N. Clarendon Ave., Avondale Estates
  • Pick up No. 1, 6:20 to 6:40 p.m.
  • Pick up No. 2, 7:30 to 7:50 p.m.
• 2027 Candler Rd., Decatur, 8:40 to 9 p.m. 
• D&K Suit City Parking Lot: 5239 Memorial Drive, Stone Mountain, 6:20 to 6:40 p.m.
• 2724 Wesley Chapel Rd., Decatur, 7:30 to 7:50 p.m.
• Exchange Park Intergeneration Center, 2771 Columbia Drive, Decatur, 8:40 to 9 p.m.