Forsyth Deputies Searching Chattahoochee Pointe For Missing Teen

FORSYTH COUNTY, GA — Authorities from several agencies are currently at Chattahoochee Pointe Park off of Old Atlanta Road in reference to a missing 19-year-old that has been missing since approximately 9 p.m. Monday, Aug. 6. He went for a run and has not been seen or heard from since.

Byron Grogan was last seen wearing a yellow t-shirt, red shorts, and running shoes. He is 6’0 tall, weighs 175 pounds and has brown hair.

Currently, the McGinnis Ferry Boat Ramp is closed due to the ongoing search and rescue operation. Patrons should divert put-in and take-out activities to another location. Alternative ramps can be found here.

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Agencies involved in the rescue operation are: the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office and Forsyth Fire Department, with assistance from the U.S. Park Service, the Georgia State Patrol Aviation Unit and the Johns Creek and Gwinnett Fire Departments.

If you have any information, contact the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office at 770.781.3087 or 911.

Photo of Grogan, courtesy Forsyth County Sheriff's Office
Boat ramp photo courtesy National Recreation Area Georgia