Former Bacon County School Bus Monitor Arrested for Allegedly Showing Pornographic Material to Children

ALMA, Ga. – A 70-year-old former Bacon County Schools bus monitor has been arrested after investigators said he allegedly displayed pornographic material to children younger than 16 while working for the school district.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, that Jerry Alvin Sweat, 70, of Alma, was charged with exhibiting harmful materials to minors.

According to the GBI, Sweat surrendered to authorities on Oct. 13 and was booked into the Bacon County Jail.

School District Requested GBI Investigation

The investigation began Oct. 7, when the Bacon County School District Police Department requested assistance from the GBI following allegations involving Sweat.

Investigators said the allegations involved Sweat displaying pornographic material to children under the age of 16 while employed as a bus monitor for Bacon County Schools.

The GBI has not disclosed how many children may have been involved, their ages or when the alleged incidents occurred.

Authorities also have not provided details about the material involved or how it was allegedly shown to the children.

Bus Monitor Fired Before Arrest

According to the GBI, the Bacon County School Board terminated Sweat’s employment before his arrest.

The agency did not specify when the termination occurred or how long Sweat had worked for the school district.

Following the investigation, Sweat turned himself in to authorities on Oct. 13 and was booked into the Bacon County Jail on the charge of exhibiting harmful materials to minors.

The GBI has not released information about Sweat’s bond status or upcoming court proceedings.

GBI Investigation Remains Active

Investigators said the case remains active and ongoing.

Anyone with information related to the allegations is encouraged to contact the GBI Regional Investigative Office in Douglas at 912-389-4103.