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Police searching for missing veteran

ATLANTA — The Walton County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a military veteran who disappeared a week ago.

Deputies say Travis Clarke Dean was last seen Oct. 7 near the on ramp from Interstate 20 to Highway 11.

Authorities believe he may have been travelling to the VA Hospital in Decatur.

Dean is described as 42 years old, 5-foot 11, 160 lbs., with brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing torn jeans.

Dean requires daily medication and may be disoriented.

If you have any information about Dean, contact the Walton County Sheriff’s Office at 770-267-6557 or call 911.