GBI: Remains found in north Georgia positively identified as man who disappeared in July

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ga. — A search for a Georgia man has come to an end after officials say his body has been positively identified.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation told Channel 2 Action News that remains found in early Sept. have been positively identified as 36-year-old Douglas “Cordell” Barnes, who was last seen alive at his home in White County on July 19.

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Channel 2 Action News reported that on July 21, deputies located a gold Ford F150 sitting off the roadway, stuck in the mud at Providence Church Road and Knox Bridge Crossing, near I-85, according to authorities.

After running the vehicle registration, deputies concluded that the vehicle belonged to Barnes.

Deputies found no signs of Barnes near the vehicle.

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On Sept. 4, Lavonia police officials said at 1 p.m. Monday, they received reports of a body being located in the area of David Avenue near I-85.

According to the investigation, a resident was checking wildlife cameras when they discovered the body. They immediately called 911 to report what they found.

This week, GBI officials confirmed that the remains were Barnes.

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Barnes’ manner of death has not been determined.

The investigation remains ongoing.

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