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DeKalb offices, courts will remain closed Thursday

Snowy scenes around metro Atlanta Latest weather forecast from WSB-TV for Wednesday, Jan. 17 I-85 in downtown Atlanta Marietta Street in downtown Atlanta Norcross Marietta Newnan (via @mattmarkham2 WSB-TV/ #StormWatchOn2) Oconee County (via @bandpboutique WSB-TV/ #StormWatchOn2)
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Jan 17, 2018

DeKalb County government offices, libraries, senior and recreation centers and courts will remain closed on Thursday because of icy roads and freezing temperatures.

Warming centers at these three fire stations remain open:

  • Fire Station 3 at 100 N. Clarendon Ave. in Avondale Estates,
  • Fire Station 6 at 2342 Flat Shoals Road in Atlanta, and
  • Fire Station 21 at 1090 Crown Point Parkway in Atlanta.

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