GARDEN CITY, Ga. (WTOC) – The Garden City Police Department says skeletal remains discovered more than two years ago have now been identified, and the case has officially been ruled a homicide.

According to police, officers began investigating after human skeletal remains were found on April 28, 2023, near Alfred Street and Highway 80 in Garden City. At the time, investigators were unable to identify the individual.

Police said autopsy results received on May 12, 2026, confirmed the remains belonged to 57-year-old Michael Potter.

Authorities say the manner of death has been ruled a homicide.

The investigation remains active, and officials say no additional details will be released at this time.

Anyone with information related to the case is asked to contact Lt. Rodriguez at 912-963-2721. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to CrimeStoppers at 912-234-2020 or online.

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