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Police confirm human remains found in Peachtree Creek

Atlanta Fire Rescue is investigating reports of a body found in Peachtree Creek in south Buckhead.
Atlanta Fire Rescue is investigating reports of a body found in Peachtree Creek in south Buckhead.
Updated July 14, 2021

Atlanta police have confirmed that human remains were found in Peachtree Creek Tuesday afternoon, but neither the sex nor race of the person could be determined.

Firefighters and police officers responded to the area in the 2300 block of Peachtree Road just before 5 p.m., according to a statement from the Atlanta Police Department. Homicide investigators and experts from the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s office also responded to the scene to assist in the investigation, the statement said.

No further details about the person’s remains have been released.

We’re working to learn more.

— Please return to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution for updates.

About the Author

Henri Hollis is a reporter and restaurant critic for the Food & Dining team. Formerly a freelance writer and photographer with a focus on food and restaurants, he joined the AJC full-time in January 2021, first covering breaking news. He is a lifelong Atlantan and a graduate of Georgia Tech.

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