A disabled veteran from Clarkesville is the subject of a Mattie's Call issued by local authorities on Wednesday night.
James Brian Whittum, 74, was last seen driving his silver 2018 Toyota Highlander in the area of Toccoa Highway and Hills Crossing Road in Clarkesville around 12:30 p.m. Wednesday afternoon. The vehicle has a Georgia Purple Heart license plate, with the tag number WV912E.
The Clarkesville Police Department says Whittum, a diabetic, is in the early stages of dementia, and experiences short-term memory loss.
A white male, Whittum stands 5'08" tall, and weights roughly 210 lbs. He has blue eyes and grey hair.
Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is asked to call 911, or contact the Clarkesville Police Department at 706-778-3911.