On Sunday, DeKalb County police responded to a report of a drowning along the 3400 block of Brook Rose Lane. When officers arrived, they found a body in a creek in the woods. The victim was only identified as a 35-year-old man. At this time, DKPD said there are no obvious signs of foul play.
The DeKalb County Police Department reports there are no initial signs of foul play. DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — A man was found drowned in a DeKalb County creek on Sunday, police said. According to the DeKalb County Police Department, there are "no obvious signs of foul play."
DeKalb County ends State of Emergency after improved road conditions, but advises caution for nighttime travel due to potential black ice.
DeKalb County police started these one-stop-shop hiring events last year. The department hosts them quarterly. They include psychological exams and other job screening protocols. Major Nicole Rutland said the department is always looking for good men and women to wear the badge.
All of Georgia remains under a state of emergency as some dangerous road conditions continue to pose a threat to drivers.
More than 100 cars have been left stranded across the county, including a fire truck that got stuck on Rockbridge Road. “Over the past 24 hours, we have already rescued over 200 individuals who were stranded on our roadways,” Cochran-Johnson said.
Local and state officials are warning the public about severe winter weather that will arrive overnight on Sunday, Jan. 19.
A boil water advisory has been issued in Dekalb County, Georgia, located in metro Atlanta, due to a water main break.
As the sun beams down and the temperature rises above freezing, expect some melting of snow and ice. However, the thermometer will plunge back into the 20s tonight, so expect a refreeze. We’ll be back later this evening with an update on school closures.
A DeKalb County firefighter, paralyzed in a car wreck two years ago, is regaining his independence thanks to a generous gift from an anonymous donor.
DeKalb County fire officials said crews are responding to the 1100 block of Briarcliff Rd NE, which appears to be a townhome or condo complex.
According to the DeKalb County Police Department, officers responded to the 2600 block of Wesley Chapel Road in reference to a person shot shortly before 6:40 p.m. When they arrived, they found a 25-year-old man with multiple gunshot wounds lying in the parking lot.