Georgia Man Arrested on Eight Counts of Child Exploitation
Jason Hicks, a 55-year-old man from Eatonton, Putnam County, has been arrested by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) on eight counts of sexual exploitation of children. The arrest followed an investigation initiated in May after a tip from the…
Atlanta, GA, July 29, 2026 —
EATONTON, GA – Jason Hicks, a 55-year-old resident of Eatonton in Putnam County, has been arrested by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) on charges of sexual exploitation of children. The GBI announced the arrest on eight counts related to the offense.
The investigation into Hicks began in May, prompted by a tip received from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. According to reports, the tip concerned allegations of Hicks possessing child sexual abuse material.
The GBI’s investigation led to the arrest, details of which were made public recently. The specific timeline following the arrest, including court proceedings or further investigative steps, was not immediately available.
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