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Atlanta teacher’s body found a month after he disappeared on a Georgia lake, sheriff says

  • The body of Gary Jones, a teacher, was found in Lake Oconee on March 9, 2025, according to Sheriff Howard Sills.
  • Jones' body was located using advanced sonar by Keith Cormican, a search-and-recovery expert hired by Jones' family.
  • Earlier, Jones and his fiancée, Joycelyn Wilson, were reported missing after their boat was seen adrift on February 8, 2025.
  • Wilson's body was discovered the next day, but her cause of death remains unknown as per investigators.
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The IndependentThe Independent

Atlanta teacher’s body found after month-long search in Georgia lake

Jones disappeared on a trip celebrating his 50th birthday

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Month-Long Search for Atlanta Coach Concludes in Tragic Discovery - Real News Now

The month-long search for Gary Jones, a well-known coach from the metro-Atlanta area who disappeared along with his soon-to-be wife on Lake Oconee, concluded on a somber note this past Sunday when his remains were finally located. The harrowing search operation took place on the vast expanses of Lake Oconee and was spearheaded by Keith Cormican. Cormican is the founder of Bruce’s Legacy, a non-profit organization which is committed to providing …

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New York PostNew York Post

Body of Georgia teacher Gary Jones found in lake one month after disappearing with his fiancee

“I cannot remember such an extensive use of government and civilian personnel and resources for an incident such as this on Lakes Oconee and Sinclair in the last 40 years,” Putnam County Shreiff Howard Sills told Atlanta News First.

·New York, United States
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CBS NewsCBS News

Teacher's body discovered a month after fiancée found dead near his boat on Georgia lake, sheriff says

Gary Jones' body was found in about 45 feet of water a month after Joycelyn Wilson was found dead near Jones' empty fishing boat, officials said.

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Body of teacher who went missing along with fiancée found in lake after monthlong search

The teacher and his fiancée went missing in Lake Oconee when an empty boat was found circling on the water. Her body was recovered last month.

·Cedar Rapids, United States
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The Georgia SunThe Georgia Sun

Missing Georgia Teacher's Body Found After Month-Long Lake Search

An Atlanta teacher’s body has been discovered in Lake Oconee after a 28-day search that ended this weekend. Gary Jones was found by a specialized underwater recovery team. 🔍 Why It Matters: Local families are watching a tragic conclusion to a case that gripped the community since early February. The discovery brings closure to Jones’ loved ones who funded the private search after official efforts were suspended. 🌊 What Happened: ⏱️ Catch Up Qu…

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WLTX broke the news in Columbia, United States on Sunday, March 9, 2025.
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