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Body found in landfill; GBI investigating

The GBI is investigating after a body was found at the Bartow County Landfill Monday afternoon.

BARTOW COUNTY, Ga. — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating after a body was found at the Bartow County Landfill Monday.

Authorities said the body was found on Allatoona Dam Road in Cartersville.

Video from NewsChopper 2 showed a heavy police presence at the scene Monday afternoon.

GBI spokeswoman Nelly Miles said the Barton County Sheriff’s Office requested the state agency’s assistance.

Authorities said the body was dismembered. They are awaiting autopsy results to determine how the person died.

Cox Media Group

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