BAINBRIDGE, Ga. (WALB) - [UPDATE Mar. 31, 2026 at 10:30 AM] - James Kelly is in custody according to the Decatur County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO). Exact details surrounding Kelly’s arrest have not been released at this time.

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[ORIGINAL ARTICLE] - The Decatur County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) is currently looking for James Kelly.

The DCSO issued a ‘Be On the Lookout’ for the man on its Facebook page Monday night at 10:34 p.m.

Authorities say Kelly was last seen Monday, Mar. 30, near Strickland Lane. According to the Facebook post, Kelly was wearing Georgia boots, blue jeans, a black t-shirt, and a gray PFG hat.

According to a DCSO, arrest warrants have been taken out for Kelly. Following an alleged aggravated assault that took place Monday, Mar. 30.

Officials are urging the community not to approach Kelly if seen, and to call 911 instead.

You can also reach out to Lt. Gabriel Cofer with DCSO at 229-400-8014.

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