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.

All of Georgia remains under a state of emergency as some dangerous road conditions continue to pose a threat to drivers.

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.

A Mexican mother of five who has been in the United States at least six years was among those arrested by ICE in Georgia over the weekend, her attorney said.

DeKalb County has lifted the state of emergency put in place due to winter weather earlier this week. CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson announced it had been lifted on Thursday, Jan. 23.

Local and state officials are warning the public about severe winter weather that will arrive overnight on Sunday, Jan. 19.

Smith said prices have gone up upwards of 15 to 20 percent. Whole eggs, he said, would likely be the cheaper option compared to brown eggs and liquid eggs. Store shelves in metro Atlanta are looking a little emptier in the egg fridge, and customers are likely paying more for their eggs.

A boil water advisory has been issued in Dekalb County, Georgia, located in metro Atlanta, due to a water main break.

Seven students at Cross Keys High School in Brookhaven were admitted early action to Georgia Tech, the largest group to be accepted from any DeKalb County school. All seven are the first in their families to attend college.

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.

Earlier this month, the Georgia Department of Education identified more than 70 schools that it says needs more support in the classroom. State officials placed 74 public schools on their Targeted Support & Improvement list.

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.