McDonough Police Search for Missing Teen
Officers are investigating the disappearance of Dalyia James, who vanished near Woodruff Street on Halloween evening.
By Kaito Sokolov ·
Dalyia James disappeared from the streets of McDonough on Saturday evening. The 17-year-old was last seen around 6:30 p.m. in the area of Woodruff Street. The McDonough Police Department has launched a search to locate her.
Authorities describe the situation as critical. They have not released specific details regarding the circumstances of her disappearance. James is approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs about 135 pounds. She has black hair and brown eyes.
Police say she was wearing a black shirt and black pants when she vanished. She also had a red skirt and a pink Hello Kitty blanket. Officers are asking the public to review any video footage or photos from the area around the time she was last seen.
The department urges anyone with information to contact the investigation team. Sgt. Hicks at the McDonough Police Department can be reached at 470-878-1093. Callers should reference case number 2026-00030779 to ensure the information is routed correctly.
The Henry County Dispatch non-emergency line is also accepting reports. That number is 770-957-9121. Police are working to close the circle of locations where James may have traveled after leaving the Woodruff Street area.
