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Investigation underway after man found dead in North Georgia neighborhood

The man's body was found at a location along Talmo Road.
The man's body was found at a location along Talmo Road.
Updated April 21, 2021

Authorities are investigating after a man was found dead in a North Georgia neighborhood Wednesday morning.

Homicide detectives were sent to an area off Candler Road in Hall County after the man’s body was discovered.

Investigators received a call about a “deceased man” at a home in the 4000 block of Talmo Road about 10 a.m., the sheriff’s office said. The victim showed signs of blunt force trauma, according to the agency.

Authorities believe a struggle happened at the property prior to the man’s death. No other details were released.

“Further details will be provided as they’re available,” the sheriff’s office said.

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Asia Simone Burns is a watchdog reporter for the AJC. Burns was formerly an intern in AJC’s newsroom and now writes about crime. She is a graduate of Samford University and has previously reported for NPR and WABE, Atlanta’s NPR member station.

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