Investigation underway after man found dead in North Georgia neighborhood

Authorities are investigating after a man was found dead in a North Georgia neighborhood Wednesday morning.

Homicide detectives were sent to an area off Candler Road in Hall County after the man’s body was discovered.

Investigators received a call about a “deceased man” at a home in the 4000 block of Talmo Road about 10 a.m., the sheriff’s office said. The victim showed signs of blunt force trauma, according to the agency.

UPDATE, 5 p.m. – HCSO investigators have developed several viable leads in the Talmo Road death investigation and are following up on them.https://t.co/faEzAjkhpf https://t.co/3eOjsANONd
— Hall County Sheriff (@HallCountySO) April 21, 2021

Authorities believe a struggle happened at the property prior to the man’s death. No other details were released.

“Further details will be provided as they’re available,” the sheriff’s office said.

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