'He could be anywhere' | Covington native's sister hopes for miracle nearly 2 months after missing brother's car found in Cartersville Authorities presume 20-year-old Justin Sawyer to be dead, but his family said they are hoping to get closure soon. Author: LaPorsche Thomas Updated: 10:17 AM EST February 26, 2021 COVINGTON, Ga. — A family is still searching for answers after a Covington, Georgia native's car was found in Cartersville days after he was reported missing, as authorities presume him dead. The case has raised dozens of questions and spans three different states: Kentucky, Tennessee, and Georgia. Authorities said 20-year-old Justin Sawyer was reported missing from Clarkesville, Tenn. where he had been living on Dec. 17, 2020, according to a Kentucky State Police report.