Crime & Safety
Body Recovered from Chattahoochee River
Although no confirmation has taken place, the body may possibly be James Morris, who disappeared from Don White Park in Roswell, next to the Chattahoochee River on Dec. 6.
Sandy Springs Police and Fire responded to Overlook Park off Morgan Falls Road this morning just after 11 a.m. after fishermen discovered a body near the floating dock at the base of the park.
The body was recovered and taken to the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office for identification.
Although no confirmation has taken place, the body may possibly be James Morris, who disappeared from Don White Park in Roswell, next to the Chattahoochee River on Dec. 6.
Roswell Police and Fire were also at the scene today and are following up with the M.E.’s Office, to produce a positive I.D. of the victim.
Overlook Park is located off of Morgan Falls Road and borders the Chattahoochee.
Once the victim has been identified, Roswell Police will issue a statement.
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