The DeKalb County Emergency Management Agency and Department of Recreations, Parks and Cultural Affairs have opened cooling centers for citizens to use during the expected heat wave. County libraries and recreation centers can be used as cooling centers during their normal business hours, and all seven county pools, excluding Browns Mill Aquatic Facility, can be accessed by DeKalb residents free of charge.

A list of recreation centers can be found at dekalbcountyga.gov/parks/pr-recreation-centers.html. A list of county libraries can be found atdekalblibrary.org/branches.

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In this file photo from October 2024, Atlanta Braves outfielder Jorge Soler and teammates react after losing to the San Diego Padres 5-4 in San Diego. The Braves and Soler, who now plays for the Los Angeles Angels, face a lawsuit by a fan injured at a 2021 World Series game at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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