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Missing Milledgeville 24-year-old found dead in Elbert County after car found in the area

24-year-old Dawson Brandon Lee was reported missing on Wednesday.

MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. — Update:

The Baldwin County Sheriff's Office says that they recovered the body of 24-year-old man who they said was last seen over a week ago.

Mjr. Brad King says they believe Dawson Lee's death was a suicide. His car was found in Elbert County, and they would eventually find his body there as well.

The sheriff's office said they are thinking of his family during this difficult time.

"We are offering our condolences and ask that you keep the family in your thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time," they said on Facebook.

Original:

The Baldwin County Sheriff's Office is looking for a missing 24-year-old man, according to a post on their Facebook page.

They say 24-year-old Dawson Brandon Lee was reported missing on Wednesday. 

His car was later found in Elbert County in the area of Cooter Creek Road and Lincoln Highway, the post says. 

He is presumed to be on foot in that area and local authorities are actively searching. 

Lee is 5’11 and 130 pounds. He has brown bushy hair and a scruffy beard. He was last seen wearing glasses, a t-shirt and dark-colored gym shorts.

His mom says she last saw him early Tuesday morning. 

They are asking the public to contact local authorities or 911 if you have information to assist in locating him.

Credit: Baldwin County Sheriff's Office

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