Nationwide — Joycelyn Wilson, a school professor of arithmetic at Spelman School had been discovered useless, and Gary Jones, a faculty monitor and discipline coach stays lacking after an empty boat was found circling Lake Oconee close to Atlanta, in accordance with the Division of Pure Sources (DNR). Authorities recovered the professor’s physique, whereas the seek for the coach continues.
Based on Atlanta News First, Joycelyn’s physique was discovered round 10 a.m. on Sunday. Recreation wardens used sonar gear to find her physique. Wilson had been a college member since 2007 and was extremely revered by college students and colleagues.
In the meantime, Westminster College in Atlanta recognized the lacking particular person as Gary Jones, a varsity monitor and discipline coach on the college. The college has expressed help for his protected return, with heartfelt messages from the neighborhood.
“Our total neighborhood is praying for his protected return and for his household throughout this tough second,” the college mentioned in a press release. “Coach Jones you’re so cherished and we proceed to wish in your protected return.”
Jones and Wilson have been engaged, in accordance with a childhood buddy of Jones. The 2 had reconnected after attending Clark Atlanta College collectively.
“I can solely think about how a lot Coach Jones cherished her as his fiancé and our prayers are together with her household and the Jones household. We’re so sorry for her household’s loss,” mentioned Kappy DeButts.
The DNR has not offered additional particulars on the place the boat was discovered or the place the search is targeted. Lake Oconee stretches from Eatonton to Madison, and the search continues within the space.
