Missing woman's body found in Gilmer County

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ELLIJAY, Ga. - The body of a 44-year-old woman was pulled from a river in Gilmer County on Friday evening, the sheriff's office said.

Jacqueline Holt was reported missing by her family Wednesday afternoon, the Gilmer County Sheriff's Office said in a Facebook post.

She was missing inside the Coosawattee River Resort, according to the post. Her body was found in the river near the Fife Bridge.

The search effort included divers, deputies checking with residents, police dogs and a Georgia State Patrol helicopter that used infrared technology while flying at night, sheriff's officials said.

"At this time, there is no foul play suspected," according to the post. "However, an investigation is ongoing."

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