63-year-old man found dead near railroad tracks at Walton Way

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Richmond County officials have identified a man found dead at Walton Way near the railroad tracks on Sunday.

Authorities say 63-year-old John Sweatman, an unhoused individual, was found dead on 13th Street at Walton Way near the railroad tracks at 4:40 p.m.

Richmond County Sheriff’s Office deputies and the coroner’s office went to the scene Sunday and were still there as of 5 p.m…

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