40-year-old James Hammond (Courtesy of Fannin County Emergency Management Agency) FANNIN COUNTY, Ga. – First responders in Fannin County are searching for a missing 40-year-old man who vanished late last Friday along GA Highway 60. James Hammond was last seen on foot walking southbound on GA Highway 60 in Fannin County around 11:30 p.m. last Friday, according to officials. The Fannin County Emergency Management Agency described Hammond as 195 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. He was wearing khaki shorts and a black T-shirt when he disappeared, and his family is urgently searching for him. The Paulding County 911 Communications Center noted that Hammond may have been traveling toward Cobb County. Hammond's wife posted on Facebook stating that she has his phone and has no way to contact him. She also said there is an extensive search and rescue mission underway across Georgia to find him. "Trying my best to be strong and patient and trust that God is keeping him safe. Please pray that we don’t lose hope and that he is found soon," she wrote. Hammond's family has publicly asked for prayers as crews continue their urgent search to find him. Authorities ask anyone who spots Hammond to immediately call 911 or the Fannin County EMA at 706-632-6022. Fannin County EMA said they are actively seeking information from the public. "We are actively seeking additional information from the public regarding his whereabouts, including any possible sightings or information from…
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