Teacher Jailed on Child Pornography Charges in Columbia County

A middle school teacher, Ryan Thomas Manley, 43, was jailed this week on charges of possessing child pornography, according to Columbia County authorities.

Manley was formally charged Thursday, July 3rd, with sexual exploitation of children, a felony after being arrested at his home in Evans, GA, near Augusta. He is currently being held without bond at the Columbia County Detention Center.

Records show that Manley was a 7th-grade social studies teacher at Richmond Hill Middle School located at 3420 Julia Ave in Augusta. Authorities did not confirm if he is still employed with the school district. Due to the sensitive nature of the ongoing investigation, no further details have been provided.