ELBERTON, Ga. — Authorities in Elbert County are searching for an overdue fisherman who did not return from a trip near Lake Russell.
The Elbert County Sheriff’s Office said deputies, along with Elbert County Emergency Services and other local agencies, are actively investigating after David Payton failed to return from fishing off Highway 368 near Lake Russell.
Officials said Payton went fishing and has not been seen since. Search efforts were underway Friday in the area as crews work to locate him.
Authorities released a photo of Payton and are asking for the public’s help in locating him.
Anyone who has seen Payton or knows where he may be is asked to contact Elbert County Emergency Services at 706-283-2420 or call 911.
The investigation remains ongoing.
