Haralson County Man Sentenced to Life for Child Molestation and Sexual Battery

BUCHANAN, Georgia – A Haralson County man will spend the rest of his life under sentence after pleading guilty to child sex crimes involving a juvenile victim.

According to the Haralson County Sheriff’s Office, Michael David Moore pleaded guilty on May 18, 2026, in Superior Court to felony child molestation and aggravated sexual battery.

Moore was sentenced to life for the remainder of his natural life, with the first 20 years to be served in prison.

The investigation began in October 2023 after the victim’s parents reported inappropriate communications between Moore and the juvenile.

Authorities said Sgt. Brent Duggins of the Criminal Investigations Division led the investigation, which resulted in Moore’s arrest in March 2024.

“I would like to commend the hard work and dedication put into this case by Sgt. Brent Duggins and Assistant District Attorney Jason Jones,” said Stacy Williams. “As I have always said, protecting our children is a top priority, and I hope that this sentence provides some justice for this brave, young victim.”

The case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Jason Jones.