GBI investigates body found in Lavonia

Monday afternoon, at approximately 1 p.m., a citizen contacted local law enforcement officials in Lavonia to report the discovery of a deceased individual. 

The citizen had been checking wildlife cameras in the vicinity of David Avenue at the time of the discovery. 

Lavonia Police officers responded to the scene, as well as the Franklin County Coroner’s Office and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. 

The deceased individual’s identity has not been released, and officials have not reported on the cause or manner of death as of this time.  

WNEG News will continue to follow this breaking story and provide updates as further information is made available by officials.