The baby has not been identified. The GBI was scheduled to perform an autopsy Tuesday, which may provide investigators with clues as to how the child died.

Wanted to give you an idea of the area where investigators found the cooler with a dead newborn in it. There’s not much out here. Deputies said someone saw the cooler just sitting near the wood line for 5 days before they opened it up. Story at 4pm pic.twitter.com/lmoqXnm1vD — Tyisha Fernandes (@TyishaWSB) January 7, 2019

Anyone with information is asked to call the Troup County sheriff’s office at 706-883-1616. Tipsters can remain anonymous, and be eligible for rewards of up to $2,000, by contacting Crime Stoppers at 706-812-1000.

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