Rabun County High School Cafeteria Worker Arrested for Child Molestation

Ashleigh Wilson faces multiple charges including aggravated child molestation and sexual exploitation of a minor

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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A 26-year-old cafeteria worker at Rabun County High School in Georgia has been arrested and charged with aggravated child molestation, child molestation, grooming of a minor, and sexual exploitation of a child. The charges stem from allegations of inappropriate physical contact and electronic communication with a child, though it's unclear if the victim was a student at the school.

Why it matters

This case highlights the importance of school districts being vigilant about investigating any allegations of inappropriate behavior by staff members, in order to protect the safety and well-being of students. It also raises concerns about the vetting process for hiring school cafeteria workers and other non-teaching staff who have access to minors.

The details

According to the Rabun County Sheriff's Office, the school district's board of education requested an investigation into allegations against Ashleigh Wilson, a 26-year-old cafeteria worker from Clayton, Georgia. The investigation uncovered evidence of 'physical contact and electronic communication' between Wilson and a child, though it's unknown if the victim was a student at the high school. Wilson was arrested and booked into the Rabun County Detention Center on Thursday, and the case will be turned over to the Mountain Judicial Circuit District Attorney's Office for prosecution.

  • On Thursday, Ashleigh Wilson was booked into the Rabun County Detention Center.

The players

Ashleigh Wilson

A 26-year-old cafeteria worker at Rabun County High School who has been arrested and charged with aggravated child molestation, child molestation, grooming of a minor, and sexual exploitation of a child.

Rabun County High School

The high school where Ashleigh Wilson was employed as a cafeteria worker and where the alleged inappropriate behavior with a child took place.

Rabun County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency that investigated the allegations against Ashleigh Wilson and made the arrest.

Mountain Judicial Circuit District Attorney's Office

The prosecutor's office that will handle the case against Ashleigh Wilson.

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What’s next

Once the investigation is complete, the case files will be turned over to the Mountain Judicial Circuit District Attorney's Office for prosecution of Ashleigh Wilson.

The takeaway

This case underscores the critical need for thorough background checks and ongoing monitoring of all school staff, including non-teaching personnel, to ensure the safety and protection of students. It also highlights the importance of school districts taking swift action to investigate any allegations of inappropriate behavior by employees.