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GBI seeks clues after airport worker's body found in river in 2018
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· August 5, 2026
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Key takeaway An airport worker's body was found in a river in Newton County that year.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is seeking the public's help in a 2018 murder case. An airport worker's body was found in a river in Newton County that year. The GBI is looking for photos and videos that may aid in their search for new clues.
They are asking the public to come forward with any relevant information. Further details about the case are available from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. The GBI is continuing to investigate the murder and is seeking assistance from the public to help find new leads.
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Category: local Published: August 5, 2026 Source: FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News Reading time: 1 min
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