Area sex offenders

Each state has a sex offender registry that lists all sex offenders residing within the state. The offenders are listed according to the county is which they reside.

The information on the registry includes name, age, address and crime related information. Resident can check the registry to view offenders that may live in their neighborhoods.

All offenders and new residents are required to register within 72 hours upon their release from prison or placement on parole, supervised release, probation, or entry into this state.

Every sex offender is required to be photographed and fingerprinted yearly within 72 hours prior to the offender’s birthday. The Sheriff’s Departments are responsible for updating all information provided by the sexual offender within two business days.

Any change in an offender’s residence must also be reported within 72 hours to the Sheriff's Department.

The following list includes 10 featured sex offenders that live within the city limits of Cedartown, Ga. and will be published weekly; each week featuring different offenders in different areas of the county.

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, Northwest Georgia Crime Examiner

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