Cobb police search for missing man

Cobb County police have issued a "Mattie's Call" for a missing 46-year-old man who is missing from his home in Mableton.

Charles LeVaughn Parks Jr., 46, who police described as "mentally challenged," was reported missing Sunday. He was last seen walking south on Ewing Road toward Clay Road. He was wearing a green checkered polo shirt and brown pants. Parks is white, 5-8 and 130 pounds with black hair.

Anyone with information on him is asked to call 911 or 770-499-3945.

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