DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office says that DeKalb County Sheriff Melody Maddox has tested positive for COVID-19.

Maddox was one of the attendees at a sheriff’s school in Pine Mountain, Georgia over the last several weeks. At least six other incoming sheriffs tested positive.

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“Although the test results are positive, I am not experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19,” Maddox said. “I am, in fact, feeling well and hope to continue to overcome any effects that may occur. I appreciate the concerns that have been shared since becoming aware of this situation.”

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Maddox is self-quarantining at home in accordance with public health guidelines.

The executive director of the Georgia Sheriff’s Association said that post council guidelines did not require masks in class.

Terry Norris said that social distancing, hand cleansing and temperature checks were done.

All the sheriffs who have tested positive so far say they are feeling okay.

Others who attended the conference are waiting for their results and are in quarantine at their homes.

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