DeKalb County day center opens to support homeless neighbors

A group of people stand behind a woman wearing a light blue blazer and skirt who is speaking at a podium indoors
DeKalb County Commissioner Nicole Massiah, at podium, speaks during the opening of the county’s day center at New Life Community Alliance on June 15, 2026. (Zoe Seiler/Appen Media)

DeKalb County and New Life Community Alliance officials celebrated the opening of a day center on Flat Shoals Road in south DeKalb that will provide shelter and wraparound services to homeless individuals during the daytime hours.

The South DeKalb Day Center is designed to connect individuals experiencing homelessness with the services they need to regain stability and independence, according to a news release.

The facility opened on Monday, June 15, at New Life Community Alliance, located at 3592 Flat Shoals Road in Greater Decatur. It is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and offers breakfast and lunch.