DEKALB COUNTY, GA — An investigation is underway after a woman’s body was recovered from a lake in DeKalb County early Monday morning.

Fire crews responded after a person was seen floating in the water at a small private lake in the Misty Lake subdivision in Ellenwood.

Rescuers recovered the woman’s body from the lake a short time later.

The woman has been identified as Joanne Howell, who was the subject of a Mattie’s Call.

DeKalb County police are investigating to determine how Howell died.

The investigation remains active, check back with 95.5 WSB for updates.