Douglas, GA (October 13, 2026) – The GBI has arrested and charged Jerry Alvin Sweat, age 70, of Alma, GA, with Exhibiting Harmful Materials to Minors. Sweat is a former bus monitor for Bacon County Schools.

On October 7, 2026, the Bacon County School District Police Department requested the GBI to investigate allegations that Sweat displayed pornographic material to children under the age of 16 while working as a bus monitor.

Sweat turned himself in on October 13, 2026, and was booked into the Bacon County Jail.

Sweat was terminated from his position by the Bacon County School Board prior to his arrest.

This investigation is still active and ongoing. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the GBI Regional Investigative Office in Douglas at 912-389-4103. Anonymous tips can also be submitted by calling 1-800-597-TIPS (8477), online at https://gbi.georgia.gov/submit-tips-online, or by downloading the See Something, Send Something mobile app.

Once the investigation is complete, the case file will be given to the Bacon County Solicitor’s Office for prosecution.

Contact

Special Agent in Charge Jessica Hamilton

[email protected]