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Extreme heat prompts metro Atlanta county to open cooling centers all week
By Sam Sachs at WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· July 7, 2026
· 1 min read
The Henry County Government announced that due to continued high temperatures and elevated heat indexes in the forecast, four cooling centers would be available for residents.The county said four cooling centers will be open to help keep cool and escape the heat safely.All of the cooling centers ...
Key takeaway The following locations are open at the listed times:Heritage Park, Monday to Friday, 8 a.
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Published: July 7, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? The Henry County Government announced that due to continued high temperatures and elevated heat indexes in the forecast, four cooling centers would be available for residents.The county said four cooling centers will be open to help keep cool and escape the heat safely.All of the cooling centers ...
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