Remains found in Millen have been identified

MILLEN, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Millen Police Department has confirmed a body was recovered from a wooded area in the town on Jan. 19.

According to the Jenkins County Coroner’s Office, Ricky Green, 38, was confirmed on Monday, to be the body recovered.

According to authorities, the human remains were discovered by a person gathering firewood, and officials were notified around 4 p.m. on Monday.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation was requested to assist with the investigation.

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Officials believe the person is someone who was reported missing in 2022.

Officers are also awaiting a cause of death from the medical examiner’s office.

Chief Dwayne Herrington says that more information will be released soon, and asked that anyone with any information to please contact the Millen Police Department or the Jenkins County Sheriff’s Office.

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