Cornelia runaway found safe

Police says Ariel Michelle Grant ran away from her home in Cornelia following an argument. She was safely located the following day at a friend's house in Toccoa. (Cornelia PD)

Cornelia police say a 15-year-old girl who ran away from home late Monday night has been found safe.

Toccoa police found Ariel Michelle Grant at a friend’s house in Toccoa.

Police began searching for Grant after she left home following an argument with a family member. She was last seen in the area of the Cliff C. Kimsey Apartments around 9 p.m. on Jan. 1, 2024.

Law enforcement and firefighters from multiple agencies searched for her, using K9s and a drone, but were unable to locate her.

Investigators turned their attention to Toccoa after obtaining information that Grant may have been picked up by a friend.