Mystery surrounds Eatonton man’s death

The last time Michael Maddox was seen by his family, he was excitedly asking them about his birthday, which was only a few days away at the time. The 62-year-old Maddox had stopped by his guardian/caretaker’s house around 7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 19 to discuss his upcoming birthday on Dec. 28, according to Eatonton Police reports. Sadly, Maddox died before he was able to cel...