COFFEE COUNTY, Ga. - [UPDATE: 1/28/2026] Jayla Collins 16, has been located, according to the sheriff’s office.

The Coffee County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating Jayla Collins, a 16-year-old girl who has been reported missing.

Jayla was last seen on January 26, 2026, after being left at a McDonald’s in Coffee County. She is 16 years old, Black, and female. She has brown eyes and black hair, stands 5 feet 9 inches tall, and weighs around 145 pounds.

Authorities are urging anyone with information about Jayla’s whereabouts to contact the City of Douglas Police Department immediately at (912) 384-2222. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office mobile app.

Officials are asking the community to share this alert to help bring Jayla home safely.

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