Body of Spelman Professor Found in Lake Oconee, Search Continues for Missing Coach
Authorities are investigating the death of Joycelyn Wilson, while recovery efforts persist for Gary Jones after their boat was found empty and circling near Wallace Dam.
- Joycelyn Wilson, a 49-year-old Spelman College mathematics instructor, was found deceased in Lake Oconee on Sunday, February 9, 2025.
- Gary Jones, a 50-year-old track and field coach at Westminster Schools, remains missing, with search efforts described as a recovery mission by authorities.
- The couple’s boat was discovered empty and out of gas near Wallace Dam on Saturday evening, prompting the investigation and search operations.
- Wilson and Jones, who were engaged, were reportedly on a weekend trip celebrating Jones' 50th birthday at a nearby lodge before launching the boat.
- The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office has taken over the case as a 'death investigation,' with an autopsy completed on Wilson, though the cause of death has not yet been determined.
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