Gwinnett County bus driver convicted of child molestation, public indecency

Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Anna Najarian, Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News · July 22, 2026 · 1 min read

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A former Gwinnett County special needs bus driver has been convicted of child molestation after he was found touching himself in the bus. Steven Edward Wilkins was found guilty of six counts of child molestation and four counts of public indecency for masturbat...

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The conviction of Steven Edward Wilkins, a former Gwinnett County special needs bus driver, raises concerns about the vetting process for individuals working with vulnerable populations in the Atlanta area. As a bus driver for special needs students, Wilkins was entrusted with the safety and well-being of children who rely on others for their care. The fact that he was able to engage in such egregious behavior on multiple occasions, as captured by bus cameras, is alarming. Furthermore, his portrayal of Santa Claus at a local church during the holidays suggests that he may have had access to other children in a position of trust, potentially putting them at risk. The community will be watching to see how Gwinnett County schools and local organizations respond to this incident, particularly in terms of reviewing their hiring and monitoring practices to prevent similar incidents in the future.

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Category: local · Published: July 22, 2026 · Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News · Reading time: 1 min

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Gwinnett County bus driver convicted of child molestation, public indecency

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