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Senior community residents upset after discovering sex offender living in the community
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Michele Newell , as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· August 18, 2026
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Key points A 2-year-old child was allegedly targeted by the offender, who had previously been convicted of child molestation. A registered sex offender was found to be living in a senior community, prompting concern among residents.
A registered sex offender was found to be living in a senior community, prompting concern among residents. The community is located near a childcare center. An incident in June led to police being called to the scene for a possible sexual assault.
A 2-year-old child was allegedly targeted by the offender, who had previously been convicted of child molestation. The child's mother noticed something was physically wrong with her daughter after an encounter with the offender.
Further details about the incident are available from the source, including an account from a resident who was unaware of the offender's presence in the community.
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Published: August 18, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
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