DeKalb County Warming Centers to Open on Saturday, January 24 - Monday, January 26

MEDIA CONTACTS:

•    Cary Hollis, Deputy Director, DEMA, chollis@dekalbcountyga.gov, 404-713-0055 (c)
•    Quinn Hudson, Senior Communications Consultant, wqhudson@dekalbcountyga.gov, 470-522-8923 (c)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
January 22, 2026

UPDATE 8:45 a.m.
DeKalb County Warming Centers to Open on
Saturday, January 24, Sunday, January 25,
and Monday, January 26

DECATUR, Ga. – Due to forecasted freezing temperatures and hazardous wind chills, DeKalb County will activate warming centers beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 24, Sunday, January 25, and Monday, January 26, 2026:

The following locations will be open on January 24th through January 26th for the 24-hour activation:
 
•    Exchange Park Intergenerational Center, 2771 Columbia Dr., Decatur
•    Frontline Response International, 2585 Gresham Rd SE, Atlanta
•    St. Vincent de Paul, 2050-C Chamblee Tucker Rd, Chamblee

All transportation routes originate from Frontline Response Headquarters (2585 Gresham Rd SE, Atlanta) and are scheduled for initial pickups to be completed by 7:30 p.m. Following the initial routes, final sweeps will continue from 7:30 p.m. until 10 p.m., ending promptly at 10 p.m.

During warming center activation, transportation pickups will be available to Frontline International according to the following schedule:

Revised Transportation Pickup Schedule:

Route 1 – North DeKalb / Chamblee-Tucker

•    North DeKalb Senior Center – 3393 Malone Dr, Chamblee, GA 30341 – 8:00 a.m.
•    St. Vincent de Paul – 2050-C Chamblee Tucker Rd, Chamblee, GA 30341 – 7:15 a.m.
•    Chamblee Library – 4115 Clairmont Rd, Chamblee, GA 30341 – 7:40 a.m.
•    Chamblee Walmart – 1871 Chamblee Tucker Rd, Chamblee, GA 30341 – 7:30 a.m.
•    Tucker First United Methodist Church – 5095 LaVista Rd, Tucker, GA 30084 – 7:15 a.m.
•    Brookhaven MARTA Station – 4047 Peachtree Rd NE, Brookhaven, GA 30319 – 7:00 a.m.

Route 2 - Central / Decatur / Emory

• East Lake MARTA Station – 2260 College Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307 – 7:55 a.m.
• Decatur Library – 215 Sycamore St, Decatur, GA 30030 – 7:40 a.m.
• Emory Decatur Hospital – 2701 N Decatur Rd, Decatur, GA 30033 – 7:25 a.m.
• Mason Mill Recreation Center – 1340 McConnell Dr, Decatur, GA 30033 – Closed.
• Walmart 2525 North Decatur Rd., Decatur, GA 30033 – 7:05 a.m.

Route 3 - East / Stone Mountain / Candler

• Candler Rd MARTA - 2427 Candler Rd, Decatur, GA 30032 – 8:10 a.m.
• Clifton Springs Mental Health Center – 310 Clifton Springs Rd, Decatur, GA 30034 – 8:00 a.m.
• Hairston Crossing Library – 4911 Redan Rd, Stone Mountain GA 30088 – 7:45 a.m.
• Stone Mountain Walmart – 1825 Rockbridge Rd, Stone Mountain GA 30087 – 7:30 a.m.
• Exchange Park Intergenerational Center – 2771 Columbia Dr, Decatur, GA 30034 – 7:15 a.m.
• Golden Door Warming Center – 2944 Ember Dr, Decatur, GA 30034 – 7:05 a.m.

Route 4 – South Central / Memorial Dr / Wesley Chapel

• Memorial Dr & Columbia Dr Intersection – Decatur, GA 30032 – 8:05 a.m.
• South DeKalb Mall – 2731 Candler Rd, Decatur, GA 30034 – 7:55 a.m.
• QT on Wesley Chapel / Snapfinger Rd – 4075 Wesley Chapel Rd, Decatur, GA 30034 – 7:25 p.m.
• Wesley Chapel Shopping Plaza Bus Stop – 2495 Wesley Chapel Rd, Decatur, GA 30035 – 7:25 a.m.
• Golden Door Warming Center – 2944 Ember Dr, Decatur, GA 30034 – 7:15 a.m.
• Exchange Park Intergenerational Center – 2771 Columbia Dr, Decatur, GA 30034 – 7:00 a.m.

Frontline Response International is contracted by DeKalb County to serve individuals in need during extreme weather conditions. Individuals may arrive directly at Frontline HQ beginning at 6:00 a.m. on Saturday for assistance with warming center placement and additional services.

Contact & Walk-In Information
Transportation & Coordination Assistance:
📞 Frontline Response Dispatch: 404-334-3610
📍 Frontline HQ: 2585 Gresham Rd SE, Atlanta, GA 30316

Early Entry Access
Individuals may arrive directly at Frontline Response Headquarters (2585 Gresham Rd SE, Atlanta, GA 30316) starting at 6 a.m. on Saturday, January 24th.

Additional Community Warming Centers

In addition to the county-operated centers, the following community partners are also providing warming center services:

New Life Community Alliance (NLCA) Warming Center:

Address: 3592 Flat Shoals Road, Decatur, GA 30034
Hours: Nightly 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM (line up begins 5 PM).
Capacity: 35 beds (18 men, 17 women).

Tucker First United Methodist Church Cold Weather Refuge (Men & Women):

Dates: January 24, 2026 (Saturday), through January 27, 2026 (Tuesday).
Address: Activities Center, 4315 Church Street, Tucker, GA 30084.
Admission: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (strict; guests depart by 8:00 AM). Includes health check, hot meal, cots, showers, and laundry.
Capacity: At least 28 people. Arrangements for families with children can be made off-site.
Contact: Don Andersen, 470-431-7800.

For more information about centers offered by DeKalb County and its community partners, visit www.dekalbcountyga.gov/weather.