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DeKalb County opens cooling centers amid dangerous heat
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· August 14, 2026
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Key takeaway These centers will be open from Friday through August 19.
DeKalb County has established cooling centers to provide relief from the high temperatures. These centers will be open from Friday through August 19. The cooling centers are intended to support vulnerable community members, including seniors and those without adequate home cooling.
Four locations have been designated as cooling centers, all of which are located in Decatur and Atlanta . Further details about the cooling centers, including their addresses and operating hours, are available from the source. The centers are part of the county's effort to help residents cope with the ongoing heat wave.
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Published: August 14, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
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