Suspicious Death Investigation Underway in Eastman

EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Authorities are investigating a suspicious death in Eastman after a body was found near the dumpsters on Harry Hargrove Road.

Dodge County coroner Joe Smith said the body of a local painter Jimmy Gay was discovered late Friday afternoon. His autopsy has been sent to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation State Crime lab to determine the exact cause of death.

The Eastman Examiner contributed to this report.