Alma, Ga. — An investigation involving a former Bacon County School District employee has resulted in an arrest, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI).
The GBI announced Tuesday, October 13, that Jerry Alvin Sweat, 70, of Alma, has been arrested and charged with Exhibiting Harmful Materials to Minors.
The arrest follows an investigation that began October 7, when the Bacon County School District Police Department requested assistance from the GBI concerning allegations involving a former school bus monitor.
According to investigators, Sweat is accused of displaying pornographic material to children under the age of 16 while working as a bus monitor for Bacon County Schools. The Bacon County School Board terminated Sweat’s employment before his arrest.
Sweat turned himself in to authorities on October 13 and was booked into the Bacon County Jail.
The GBI confirmed that the investigation remains active and ongoing. Once completed, the investigative case file will be forwarded to the Bacon County Solicitor’s Office for prosecution.
Authorities are asking anyone with information related to the investigation to contact the GBI Regional Investigative Office in Douglas at 912-389-4103. Anonymous tips may also be submitted by calling 1-800-597-TIPS (8477), visiting the GBI’s online tip submission website, or using the See Something, Send Something mobile app.
The charge against Sweat is an allegation, and he is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
Official GBI Press Release — October 13, 2026
The following is the official press release issued by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
GBI Arrests Former Bus Monitor in Bacon County
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.
