Missing Wadley Man Has Cartersville Connection, Could Be Nearby

CARTERSVILLE, GA — Police in Cartersville and Wadley are calling on the public to help find a missing man who has a connection to both cities.

The man, 78-year-old Frank Johnson, was last seen Jan. 19 at his home in Wadley. Johnson has diabetes and dementia and was reported to have left his home without his daily medication, Wadley police said in a statement.

Johnson is described as a Black man standing around 6 feet tall. He has brown eyes and weighs approximately 200 pounds.

“Mr Johnson has family in the area so please be on the lookout and share so we can get him back home!” Cartersville police wrote on social media.

Anyone with information about Johnson’s location is asked to contact the Wadley Police Department by calling (478) 252-9401.