GBI Investigating Demorest Murder

A Demorest man is charged with the murder of his brother.

According to Nelly Miles with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, it happened early Friday morning.

Miles said the Habersham County Sheriff’s Office requested the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to assist in a homicide investigation.

According to Miles, a man identified as 53-year old Dennis Wayne Taylor contacted Habersham 911 about 2:30 Friday morning and reported his brother was dead.

Habersham County Sheriff’s deputies arrived at the residence on Highway 115 and discovered the body of 47-year old Donnie Mitchell Taylor.

Miles said deputies believe Donnie Taylor died as the result of a wound from a sharp instrument. His body was sent to the GBI Crime Lab in Atlanta.

Dennis Taylor was arrested and charged with the murder of his brother.

According to Miles, the investigation into the incident is ongoing. Once complete, the investigation will be provided to the Mountain Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office for prosecution.