A Hart County High School paraprofessional has landed in hot water following accusations of sexual assault involving a minor, Georgia authorities say. Keenan Anderson, a 27-year-old from Bowersville, faces a slew of charges from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), including sexual assault by persons with supervisory or disciplinary authority. Anderson is also charged with two counts of attempted sexual assault and one count of evidence tampering linked to the same investigation.

The GBI, at the request of the Hartwell Police Department, became involved in a child abuse/molestation case that reportedly occurred at the high school where Anderson worked, the agency said in a statement. Following the accusation, Anderson has since stepped down from his position at the school. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation's press release, he is currently being held at Hart County Jail.

The investigation into these grievous allegations continues to unfold, and the GBI has called on the public for any information that may be relevant. Individuals who can shed light on this matter are encouraged to reach out directly to the GBI's Athens office, or to submit their tips anonymously through various channels provided by the agency, such as a hotline, online submission, and a mobile app.

As the details of this case are pieced together, the full scope of Anderson's actions and their impact on the community will become clearer. The case, once the GBI has finished their part of the inquiry, will be turned over to the Northern Judicial Circuit for prosecution. For those concerned about the safety of children in schools, the allegations against Anderson may serve as a reminder of the vigilance required to protect our youngest citizens from those who would betray their trust.