Athens-Clarke County police are investigating after a body was discovered over the weekend near the train tracks downtown.
Police say the body is that of a male. They gave no other description. As of late Monday morning, December 4, he had not been identified. Detectives are investigating to determine the cause and manner of death.
The body was discovered just after 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 3, in the area of Willow Street and North Avenue. That’s the same area where a homeless man was found dead in October.
62-year-old James Seay was found floating in the North Oconee River on October 15, 2023. Officials said at the time they did not suspect foul play.
There is no indication that the deaths are related. The investigation continues.
Athens police ask anyone with information about this latest death to contact Detective Lister at 762-400-7333 or by email at [email protected].
