Authorities intensify search for missing Georgia man believed to be in South Carolina

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Published  December 24, 2024 5:14pm EST
FOX 5 Atlanta

Michael Dean Campbell (Jackson County Sheriff's Office)

The Brief

    • Michael Dean Campbell, a Georgia man, was reported missing on December 17 and is believed to be possibly traveling in South Carolina.
    • He was last known to have been discharged from The Potter’s House, a rehabilitation facility in Jefferson, Georgia, on December 2.
    • Authorities have released a photograph of Campbell from August 15 to assist in the search, but no clothing or vehicle details are available.
    • Campbell struggles with drug-related issues and has an active probation warrant from the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office.

JEFFERSON, Ga. - Authorities are searching for a Georgia man reported missing earlier this month and believed to be possibly traveling in South Carolina.

Michael Dean Campbell was reported missing on Dec. 17, according to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. Campbell was last known to have been discharged from The Potter’s House, a rehabilitation facility located off U.S. 129 in Jefferson, on Dec. 2. An anonymous complainant believes Campbell may be moving between different hotels in South Carolina.

No clothing descriptions or details about any vehicles he might be using are available. The most recent photograph of Campbell, dated Aug. 15, has been released by authorities to aid in their search.

Campbell is known to struggle with drug-related issues and has an active probation warrant issued by the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office.

Authorities urge anyone with information about Campbell’s whereabouts to contact Investigator Kevin Thomas with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office at 706-387-6055.

The Source: The information and the photo in this article was provided by the Jackson County Sheriff's Office.