Cooling Centers will be open on Friday, July 5, as temperatures rise across the city.
On Thursday, a Heat Advisory was issued across the metro Atlanta.
In fact, it was so hot that the AJC Peachtree Road Race ended early and a black flag alert was issued due to extreme and dangerous weather conditions.
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In response to National Weather Service forecasts of heat indices exceeding 100 degrees, DeKalb County is opening cooling centers on Friday, July 5.
The following centers are:
- Redan Recreation Center at 1839 Phillips Rd, Lithonia
- Tobie Grant Recreation Center at 593 Parkdale Dr., Scottsdale
- Mason Mill Recreation Center at 1340 McConnell Dr. Decatur
The City of Atlanta is also opening a cooling center to help residents combat the heat:
- Selena Butler Park and Recreation Center located at 98 WM Holmes Borders Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30312 from 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Water will be provided.
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