Deputy Charged in Child Abuse Case | Atlanta News

A Bartow County deputy, Andrew Williams, 31, has stepped down amid serious allegations he whipped a child with a belt, causing severe bruising. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation took over after authorities responded to a July 10 report when the child ran away — later found and prompting DFCS and law enforcement to intervene. Investigators removed other foster and adopted children from the home for safety. Williams now faces one count of family violence battery, and the case remains active as the community watches a troubling breach of trust in a system meant to protect the vulnerable. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/73394c71897f572e