A 3-year-old boy who was reported missing Monday morning in Paulding County has been found safe.

The child, identified only as Mason in a sheriff’s office alert, is in the custody of a relative.

Authorities have not released details about how and where the boy was found.

In other news:

Police swarmed the area around a home along Williamsburg Lane near Norcross.

About the Author

Featured

Yemaya Lyles (right) wipes away tears during a news conference in front of the Rockdale County Public Schools administration building on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023. Lyles' son, Antonio, was assaulted by a paraprofessional, who has since been fired and charged with battery. Lyles says her case against the school district has dragged on since then. (Miguel Martinez/AJC 2023)

Credit: Miguel Martinez