QUITMAN, Ga. (WALB) - WALB has learned that there was an missing person investigation being conducted in Quitman, Ga., but it has since been resolved.

This morning we reported that there was an incident resulting in a heavy police presence at the Morning Star Church in Quitman. Both the Brooks County Sheriff’s Office and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation were on scene.

We have since learned that law enforcement received information that led them to search in the area.

Now, we know that this case has been resolved.

Law enforcement reports there is no foul play suspected and no threat to the community.

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