Jamya Sowell, a 17-year-old resident of a foster home on Avalon Avenue in Augusta, Georgia, was reported missing in the late summer of 2025 after being seen on foot leaving the residence in the afternoon. Her status as a minor in foster care made her absence especially concerning; few public details were released about the circumstances of her departure.

The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office appealed to the public for help and circulated descriptions in hopes of locating her. The case generated community anxiety owing to the lack of immediate leads and the unknown nature of her situation while away from the foster home.

In early 2026 Jamya was located and her missing-person status was lifted; specifics about where she had been and what occurred during that period were kept private. If anyone knew Jamya, her usual places, or has information about her whereabouts in late 2025, please share what you know with local authorities.