Nov. 27, 2025 — Baldwin County Fire Rescue, in coordination with the Baldwin County Board of Commissioners, extended heartfelt gratitude to the many agencies, organizations, and citizens who contributed to a large-scale search effort conducted over the past three days. Officials expressed deep appreciation for the extensive support received, including manpower, equipment, donated food, and beverages from local businesses and volunteers.

The department noted that the response reflects the strength and unity of the community during difficult times. Residents are encouraged to continue keeping the family of the missing young man in their thoughts and prayers as the investigation continues.

Agencies, organizations, and individuals who assisted include Baldwin County Fire Rescue, Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office, Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office Drone Team, Baldwin County POSSE, Baldwin County Public Safety Dive Team, Baldwin County GIS Department, Baldwin County 911 Dispatchers, Baldwin County Coroner’s Office, Atrium EMS, Milledgeville Police Department, Milledgeville Police Drone Team, Georgia College Public Safety, Georgia Military College Cadets, Georgia State Patrol Aviation Unit, Georgia DNR, Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Elbert County Sheriff’s Office, Wilkinson County Sheriff’s Office, Hancock County East Lake Station, Black Creek Search and Rescue, Deep South Kennels, City of Gray Police Department, Department of Community Supervision, GEMA, Wilkinson County Fire, Tim Taylor of BRC Creek Farms, Fouts Bros, JLW Trucking, Brian and Andy Watson, Ted Smith/Arcilla, Brighter Days Ministries, Pamlico Pools, Snowco Construction, Andrew Strickland, NorthSide Portable Toilets, Rylan (Trash Cans), Tri-County EMC, Ryan Adams (use of property), G&S Gas, Bruce Vaughn, Hills Construction, 28:19 Outdoors, Baldwin County Board of Education, and more than 200 Baldwin County citizens.