BARROW COUNTY, Ga. — Sept. 4, 8:46 a.m. update: The missing woman was found in the Atlanta
ORIGINAL STORY SEPT. 3, 2026:
Crews are searching for a woman who disappeared in a Georgia state park Wednesday night.
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources tells Channel 2 Action News that Erica Gibson, 21, was visiting Fort Yargo State Park. She hasn’t been seen since 7:30 p.m.
Channel 2’s Matt Johnson learned that Gibson’s phone was last pinged in the park. Officials are concerned with her well being.
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DNR game wardens and Winder police officers are back out the park Thursday morning. The game wardens are using SONAR to search a lake at the park.
Winder Police say Gibson is 5 feet, 6 inches tall and weighs approximately 132 pounds. She was last seen wearing blue jean shorts and a green/gray shirt. F
Anyone who has information is asked to call Winder police at 678-425-6849.
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