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Body found inside car on side of I-85

JACKSON COUNTY, Ga. — A body has been found inside a car along Interstate 85 near Jefferson, Georgia.

The discovery was made around 9:30 a.m. about a half mile south of US-129. The victim had one gunshot wound in the head, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.

There was a handgun found in the car and the vehicle appeared to have one occupant.

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The car had out-of-state plates, authorities said.

The Jefferson Police Department and the GBI are currently investigating.

Authorities said there is no sign of foul play and the body has been taken to the medical examiner's office for an autopsy.

At least one lane of traffic has been closed in the area as authorities investigate.