Crime & Safety
Cherokee County, GA Missing Person Alert: Man Still Missing Since Oct 14
CHEROKEE COUNTY, GA — Authorities in the northern Atlanta metropolitan area are asking for&nbs…
By Wesley Grant · 2026-10-17T11:35:27.759Z
CHEROKEE COUNTY, GA — Authorities in the northern Atlanta metropolitan area are asking for the public's assistance in locating Alexander Thomas, a man reported missing by his parents earlier this week. Investigators have released photographs and identifying details as they seek information about his whereabouts.
According to the Cherokee Sheriff's Office , Thomas was reported missing Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026. He was last seen in the area of Hightower Road and Georgia Highway 372 in Cherokee County.
The sheriff's office has not publicly specified the exact date or time Thomas was last seen, and the circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear.
What Authorities Know About the Missing Man
Investigators provided the following physical description:
Name: Alexander Thomas Height: Approximately 6 feet, 1 inch Weight: Approximately 201 pounds Last known area: Hightower Road and Highway 372 Reported missing: Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026 The sheriff's office also released photographs of Thomas to help residents recognize him.
Officials have not provided a clothing description, vehicle information or a possible direction of travel.
Missing Person Entered Into State Database
According to the sheriff's office, Thomas is currently listed as a missing person in the Georgia Crime Information Center, commonly known as GCIC.
The listing allows law enforcement agencies to access information about his missing person status during their investigations.
Authorities have not announced whether foul play is suspected or whether Thomas may have traveled outside Cherokee County.
Public Asked to Help Locate Thomas
Investigators are encouraging anyone who has recently communicated with Thomas, seen him or obtained information about his possible location to contact law enforcement.
Residents throughout Cherokee County and surrounding north Georgia communities, including the greater Atlanta metropolitan area, are encouraged to review the photographs released by the sheriff's office.
Anyone with information should contact the nearest law enforcement agency or the Cherokee Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigations Division .
The sheriff's office has not provided additional details about the circumstances of Thomas' disappearance in the supplied announcement.