Georgia school employee charged with grooming, sexual assault

Bremen High School employee accused of multiple counts of sexual assault and grooming a child

Apr. 2, 2026 at 3:41pm

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A high school employee in Bremen, Georgia has been charged with four counts of sexual assault by a teacher or other administrator and two counts of grooming a child. The employee, Geoffrey Brad Matthews, is no longer employed by the Bremen City Schools district, which says it takes any concerns about student safety very seriously and involves authorities to ensure a thorough review.

Why it matters

This case highlights the critical importance of school districts having robust policies and procedures in place to protect students from predatory behavior by staff members. It also underscores the need for ongoing training, background checks, and vigilance to identify and address any potential grooming or abuse.

The details

According to jail records, Geoffrey Brad Matthews has been charged with four counts of sexual assault by a teacher or other administrator and two counts of grooming a child. The Bremen City Schools district confirmed that Matthews is no longer an employee, stating that they take any concerns about student safety very seriously and follow established processes to involve the appropriate authorities.

  • On April 2, 2026, Matthews was charged and booked into the Haralson County jail.

The players

Geoffrey Brad Matthews

A former employee of the Bremen City Schools district who has been charged with multiple counts of sexual assault and grooming of a child.

Bremen City Schools

The school district that employed Matthews and has stated it takes any concerns about student safety very seriously, follows established processes, and involves the appropriate authorities.

Mr. Shannon Christian

The superintendent of the Bremen City Schools district.

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What they’re saying

“We take any situation involving the safety and well-being of our students very seriously. When concerns are raised, we act swiftly. We follow established processes, and we involve the appropriate authorities to ensure a thorough review.”

— Mr. Shannon Christian, Superintendent, Bremen City Schools

What’s next

The judge will determine whether Matthews will be granted bail at a hearing in the coming days.

The takeaway

This case underscores the critical need for school districts to have robust policies, procedures, and training in place to protect students from predatory behavior by staff members, and to swiftly involve law enforcement when concerns are raised.