JASPER COUNTY, Ga. — Two registered sex offenders were arrested in connection with alleged registry violations, the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office said.
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The sheriff’s office checked residency and employment listed for all 42 registered sex offenders in the county as part of Operation Watchful Eye 2026.
Amber Arnold and Courtlee Taner were arrested and charged with multiple violations of the Georgia Sexual Offender Registry as a result of the sheriff’s office checks and investigations.
“Our community’s safety is always at the forefront of what we do. We will continue working to ensure registered offenders are following the law and meeting their registration requirements,” the sheriff’s office said.
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Channel 2 investigative reporter Mark Winne rode along with Fulton County Sheriff’s Office deputies as they conducted their checks, part of a statewide effort.
You can check the sex offender registry here.
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