Update published on April 29, 2025 @ 5:45 p.m.
The Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) reports that two of the three teens previously reported missing have been found.
Maddix Waterbeck is still missing according to the agency. His last reported location was near Home Depot off of Ga. 60 in Dahlonega.
Christopher “CJ” Brooke and Riley Swinsord have been located safely after it was believed the trio was headed toward the Athens or Augusta areas.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Investigator Kupper at [email protected] or call (706) 482-2663.
Original story published on April 29, 2025 @ 8:19 a.m.
The Lumpkin County Sheriff's Office is asking for help in locating three teenagers who apparently ran away from a care facility on Sunday night.
Maddix Waterbeck, Christopher "CJ" Brooke, and Riley Swinsord left the Eagle Overlook Facility near the Hall County/Lumpkin County border on foot late Sunday night.
The trio is believed to possibly be headed toward Athens or the Augusta areas. Swinsord is a Type 1 diabetic has not had his insulin shot since Sunday.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Investigator Kupper at [email protected] or call (706) 482-2663.
