Missing Clayton County 6-year-old John Ross III found dead in pond; investigation ongoing

The Clayton County Police Department has provided a heartbreaking update in the search for 6-year-old John Ross III, who was reported missing on Aug. 8, 2026.Following the report, the Clayton County Police Department immediately began an extensive search effort to locate John and bring him safely home. The search continued throughout the evening and into Aug. 9, involving Clayton County Police Department personnel, the Clayton County Sheriff's Office, Fayette County Sheriff's Office, Georgi