DeKalb County residents seeking relief from dangerous temperatures can access free cooling centers and swimming pools Tuesday and Wednesday as heat indices soar above 100 degrees.
🏊 What’s Happening: DeKalb County is designating rooms in recreation centers as cooling stations on June 24-25, 2025, with water fountains available for hydration. All recreation center pools will be free to the public from 2 p.m. until closing both days.
🌡️ Why It Matters: Extreme heat can be deadly, especially for vulnerable populations like seniors and those without air conditioning. These emergency measures provide essential protection during what could be this summer’s most dangerous heat event.
🔍 Between the Lines: This approach comes directly in response to National Weather Service warnings, showing how local governments are increasingly treating extreme heat as a serious public health emergency requiring immediate action.