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4 people, including pastor and wife, charged in church sex offender case
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· July 21, 2026
· 2 min read
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, SC ( WMBF /Gray News) - Four people, including a pastor and his wife, have been charged in a church sex offender case. On July 13, a concerned parent contacted the Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office after learning convicted sex offender Warren Perry was working as a custodian a...
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Key takeaway On July 13, a concerned parent contacted the Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office after learning convicted sex offender Warren Perry was working as a custodian at Pawleys Island Christian Academy.
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The charges brought against the pastor, his wife, and two others in the church sex offender case have significant implications for the Atlanta community, particularly in regards to the safety and well-being of children in local schools and churches. While the incident occurred in Georgetown County, South Carolina, it raises important questions about the protocols in place in Atlanta's own institutions to protect children from registered sex offenders. The fact that Perry was able to work as a custodian at a school with programs for young children, despite being a convicted sex offender, is alarming and warrants a closer examination of the vetting processes used by local organizations. As the community awaits further developments in this case, Atlantans should be aware of the importance of thorough background checks and transparent communication about the presence of registered sex offenders in their midst.
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Published: July 21, 2026 ·
Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News ·
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