Georgia girl, 13, missing from home is believed to be in ‘extreme danger,’ authorities issue alert; what we know so far

Georgia Amber Alert For Missing Teen: An AMBER Alert has been activated in Georgia for 13‑year‑old Layla Alexis Nubian Carter, who authorities warn is in “extreme danger.” The statewide alert, known locally as Levi’s Call, was issued at the request of the Baxley Police Department as investigators intensified efforts to locate the missing teenager. The GBI issued the Levi’s Call on Thursday, July 16, 2026.

According to investigators, Layla was last seen around 1 a.m. Thursday at a residence on James Drive in Baxley. Authorities believe she was with Giavannie Alexis Carter at the time, traveling in a gray Jeep Renegade bearing Georgia license plate SLU9322.




According to the GBI, “Layla has blonde braided hair and was wearing pajama bottoms and a t-shirt. Carter has black braided hair and was wearing a gray/white tank top and black shorts and a black baseball cap with blue trim. Direction of travel is unknown. Layla is believed to be in extreme danger.”



The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children has shared a description of both individuals. Layla is 13, stands about 5 feet 2 inches tall, weighs close to 100 pounds, and has brown eyes. Carter, 32, is reported to be the same height with a weight of roughly 140 pounds, PEOPLE reported, citing the organization.