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DeKalb opens cooling centers during heat wave
By Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods)
· July 18, 2026
· 1 min read
In response to continued high temperatures, DeKalb County, is partnering with local service providers to offer cooling centers to assist vulnerable residents seeking relief from the extreme heat.
County officials encourage seniors, unhoused individuals, and residents without adequate cooling t...
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Category: local ·
Published: July 18, 2026 ·
Source: Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? In response to continued high temperatures, DeKalb County, is partnering with local service providers to offer cooling centers to assist vulnerable residents seeking relief from the extreme heat.
County officials encourage seniors, unhoused individuals, and residents without adequate cooling t...
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