Johnson County authorities are searching for James Tompkins, a 67-year-old man with dementia who disappeared this morning while walking along Georgia Highway 15 North.
What It Means For You: If you live or drive near the Johnson and Washington County line, watch for an older man with long gray hair wearing only a t-shirt and an adult diaper. He needs immediate help.
What’s Happening: Tompkins was last seen around 7:15 a.m. yesterday on foot near the county line. He is white, stands about 5 feet 7 inches tall, and weighs 170 pounds.
Why This Is Urgent: Tompkins has dementia and was not dressed for the weather when he disappeared. His family and law enforcement need the public’s help to find him quickly.
What You Can Do: Anyone who sees Tompkins or knows where he might be should call the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office at (478) 864-4003 or dial 911 right away.
The Sources: Johnson County Sheriff’s Office.
B.T. Clark
B.T. Clark is an award-winning journalist and the Publisher of The Georgia Sun. He has 25 years of experience in journalism and served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta for 15 years and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc. for 8 years. His work has appeared in several newspapers throughout the state including Neighbor Newspapers, The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal. He is a Georgia native and a fifth-generation Georgian.
