Body found at Yahoola Creek Reservoir identified

DAHLONEGA, Ga. — The body of a man found at the Yahoola Creek Reservoir in Dahlonega Thursday, March 22, has been identified as that of Phillip Scott Higgins, 53, of Sautee Nacoochee.

Authorities believe Higgins died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

The body was discovered by a passing motorist.

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