Former Wayne County Teacher Arrested, Accused of Sexual Relationship With Student

ESUP, Ga. — A former Wayne County High School teacher has been arrested and charged following an investigation into allegations she had a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old student, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.

Courtney Williams Shaver, 24, of Jesup, was arrested Friday, April 17, 2026, and charged with two counts of improper sexual contact by employee, agent, or foster parent.

The investigation began January 9, 2026, when the Jesup Police Department requested GBI assistance after receiving a report involving Shaver, who was then employed as a science teacher at Wayne County High School.

According to the GBI, investigators determined Shaver had sexual contact with the student on multiple occasions.

Authorities said there is currently no indication the alleged sexual contact occurred on school property.

When the investigation began, Shaver was placed on administrative leave by the Wayne County School System. Officials said she later resigned and is no longer employed as a teacher.

Shaver was taken into custody at her home without incident and booked into the Wayne County Jail.

The Georgia State Patrol assisted in the arrest.

The investigation remains ongoing.