North Ga. educator arrested for inappropriate relationship involving a minor, deputies say

BANKS COUNTY, Ga. — According to Banks County Sheriff’s Office, an educator was arrested after an investigation uncovered his relationship with a juvenile.

The sheriff’s office posted on Wednesday that Jon Harvey Congdon, 54, was taken into custody

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BCSO said the arrest happened after the Banks County School System requested an investigation on Oct. 14, regarding an inappropriate relationship between an educator and a student.

After the investigation, the Banks County Sheriff’s Office determined the incident was isolated, involving one juvenile victim.

Congdon is being charged with a criminal attempt to entice a minor for indecent purposes.

BCSO said the incident is an active investigation and he may be facing additional charges.

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