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GBI Launches Investigation into Mysterious Death of Man Found on Jonesboro Roadway

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Published on November 24, 2025
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Authorities are delving into the circumstances surrounding the death of Donald Eugene Kelly in Jonesboro, Georgia. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has stepped in at the behest of the local police to crack the case after Kelly, 50, was discovered deceased yesterday morning. According to the GBI's statement, his body was found lying in the roadway near Fayetteville Road and Williamson Mill Road at approximately 3:00 a.m.

Investigators are still working to understand how Kelly ended up dead on the roadside, and many details remain unclear. The GBI says the case is ongoing and very active, showing how seriously they’re treating the incident. Officers continue to search the area.

Meanwhile, the Jonesboro Police Department and the GBI are urging the community to come forward with any information. Anyone who saw something unusual or knows anything that could help the investigation is encouraged to speak up. Tips can be shared by calling the Jonesboro Police at (770) 478-7407, the GBI Atlanta office at (770) 388-5019, or the anonymous tip line at 1-800-597-TIPS. The GBI also highlights the option to submit tips online or through the “See Something, Send Something” mobile app, reinforcing the community’s role in helping seek answers.