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GBI Unsolved Case: Missing Person
Forest “Clay” Preston
February 24, 2026
Georgia
Case Details
Case Info
Last seen date:
Race:
White
Location:
Columbus, GA
Weight:
150
Height:
5'10"
Eyes:
Blue
Hair Color:
Blond
Sex:
Male
Age:
51
Contact Info:
Columbus Police Department 911 Center or the Youth Services Unit at 706-653-3449
Forest Preston usually goes by the name Clay. He was last seen in the 8000 block of Warm Springs Road in Columbus, Georgia on January 7th, 2021. If you have any information as to the whereabouts of Clay Preston please contact the Columbus Police Department 911 Center or the Youth Services Unit at 706-653-3449
Information Source
View original case on GBI
https://gbi.georgia.gov/cases/missing-persons/forest-clay-preston
Georgia Bureau of Investigation
GBI 24 Hour Communications Center (404) 244 2600
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