As the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) pieces together the circumstances surrounding 42-year-old Dwayne Clark’s death, residents of Lumber City grapple with the reality of homicide piercing the quietude of their town. According to the GBI, Clark was found deceased in his home on S. Church Street on August 18, 2025, having sustained multiple gunshot wounds—a grim discovery made by a family member.
Following the initial response by the Lumber City Police Department, the GBI stepped in at their request, and the case now sees two individuals, David Walker, 21, of Hawkinsville and Sharonda Guyton, 19, of Eastman, charged with serious felony crimes including Felony Murder.
While the Lumber City community mourns, agents continue their investigation, conducting interviews and digging for the truth behind Clark’s untimely demise; any information from the public may provide crucial leads and as such, the GBI encourages individuals to come forward with any knowledge they may possess. Details can be relayed to the GBI Regional Investigative Office in Eastman by calling 478-374-6988, submitting tips online, or through the mobile app See Something, Send Something.
The reality that pieces of this puzzle remain missing underscores the fragility of safety we so often take for granted, the GBI has yet to release additional details, maintaining that the investigation is "active and ongoing", but affirms that once their work concludes, the case will be referred to the Oconee District Attorney's Office.
