Athens-Clarke County Police are investigating the death of a person whose body was found Friday in the Middle Oconee River.
The deceased person was found on January 14 in a section of the river near Macon Highway.
Police and personnel with Athens-Clarke County Fire and Emergency Services recovered the body. ACCPD Lt. Shaun Barnett says there were no signs of foul play and the person’s identity has not been confirmed.
The body will be sent to the GBI Crime Lab for autopsy and identification. The investigation is ongoing.
