Crews searching ponds for 33-year-old metro Atlanta man who vanished 3 months ago, DNR says

NEWTON COUNTY, Ga. — Crews are searching several ponds in Newton County in connection to a missing persons case.

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources confirmed to Channel 2 Action News that the sheriff’s office asked for their assistance to search the water near Ga. 11 and US 278.

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The DNR says deputies are searching for 33-year-old Travis Rawlins, who disappeared in May and liked to fish in the ponds.

NewsChopper 2 flew over the area and spotted K-9 units also assisting. The sheriff’s office is asking the public to stay clear of the area as they continue their efforts.

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