Elementary school teacher charged with child molestation

A South Hart Elementary School teacher is behind bars, authorities reported yesterday.

Brandon David Cannon, 28, of Hart County was arrested on one count of child molestation.

According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, on Dec. 4, 2017, a complainant made a report to the Hart County’s Sheriff’s Office.

Subsequently, the Hart County Sheriff’s Office requested that the GBI assist with the case.

Cannon was booked into the Hart County Jail without incident.

The investigation suggests the incident leading to the arrest did not occur on school property and did not occur at a school sponsored event.

This is an ongoing investigation, and remains active.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the GBI at 706-552-2309.