Update: Missing 79-year-old Willie Johnson from South Fulton found

South Fulton police is no longer asking for the public's help in locating 79-year-old Willie Johnson.

Johnson, who has been diagnosed with dementia, walked away from his home near Butner Road and Camp Creek Parkway around 4:40 p.m. Thursday.

The police department notified the media late Friday morning that Mr. Johnson was located by family members.

EDITOR'S NOTE: This story has been updated to reflect that Willie Johnson is no longer missing. 

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