Missing woman search shuts down Fort Yargo State Park

21-year-old woman disappears in Georgia state park

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources tells Channel 2 Action News that Erica Gibson, 21, was visiting Fort Yargo State Park.

Missing woman search shuts down Fort Yargo State Park

State search teams shut down Fort Yargo State Park in Winder on Thursday as crews look for a missing woman.

Erica Gibson Found Safe After Fort Yargo Park Search, Winder GA

Winder, Georgia police say 21-year-old Erica Gibson was found safe in the Atlanta area after a multi-agency search at Fort Yargo State Park.

Search for woman underway at Fort Yargo State Park

The following was released by the Winder Police Department WINDER, Ga. — Sept. 3, 2026 — Multiple local and state agencies are searching the Fort Yargo State Park area for 21-year-old Erica Gibson after her cell phone was found at Fort Yargo Wednesday. The discovery of Gibson’s phone prompted authorities to begin trying to locate her. During the investigation, authorities learned information that raised concerns about her emotional well-being, p…