A heat alert has been issued for the Atlanta area, with temperatures expected to feel like 109 degrees. This poses a significant risk to certain groups, including student-athletes, the elderly, and children.

DeKalb County has set up cooling stations to help people escape the heat. These stations are located at various sites, including Frontline Response on Gresham Road and the Atlanta South DeKalb Day Center on Flat Shoals Road.

Further details about the heat alert and cooling stations are available from Atlanta News First. Residents are advised to take precautions to stay cool, especially during the hottest parts of the day.