84-year-old missing Southside man found near Georgia/Tennessee state line, to return home

An 84-year-old Southside man reported missing on Thursday has been found, according to a Facebook post by the Southside Police Department.

Merle Wayne Firestone was located near the Georgia/Tennessee state line, according to the post. His family has been notified and he will be returned home.

Firestone had been last seen Wednesday evening east of the Atlanta area, driving a 2017 Toyota Rav4.

This article originally appeared on The Gadsden Times: Missing southside man found safe near GA/TN state line