# Georgia multi-county sexual assault investigation

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/georgia-multi-county-sexual-assault-investigation
> Updated: 2026-08-22T04:41:08.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Authorities in Georgia have launched an expansive multi-county investigation into Bobby Lee Hart, Jr., a 53-year-old suspect facing multiple indictments for sexual assault. The probe involves Paulding, Douglas, Cobb, and potentially Fulton counties, with investigators suggesting Hart may have been active in the region since at least 1988.

Following an initial arrest in Douglas County in August 2025, the investigation widened after DNA evidence linked Hart to a 2006 case in Cobb County. In Paulding County, he faces charges including rape, felony assault, and false imprisonment. Law enforcement agencies, including the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office and the Hiram Police Department, are coordinating their efforts.

As the investigation progresses, officials have expressed concern that the total number of victims could exceed 25. Reports indicate Hart may have operated along the Highway 92 corridor using aliases such as ‘Meat King’ and ‘Champ’. While Hart’s father stated that his son denies the allegations, Hart remains held without bond at the Cobb County Jail.

## Claims

- Paulding County has launched a new investigation into Bobby Lee Hart Jr. regarding a suspected assault in 2012. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The number of victims of Bobby Lee Hart Jr. may exceed 25. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Hart may have been active along the Highway 92 corridor since 1988. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Bobby Lee Hart Jr. has denied the allegations. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Bobby Lee Hart Jr. was arrested in August 2025 and charged with multiple sexual offenses in Cobb and Douglas County. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Hart used aliases including 'Meat King' and 'Champ'. (corroborated by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-22: Bobby Lee Hart Jr. suspected of 40-year serial rape spree in Georgia

Authorities are investigating Bobby Lee Hart Jr., a suspected serial rapist in Georgia, for alleged crimes spanning nearly 40 years and potentially involving more than 25 victims.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bobby-lee-hart-jr-suspected-of-40-year-serial-rape-spree-in-georgia

### 2026-08-19: Bobby Lee Hart, Jr. faces expanding multi-county sexual assault investigation

Georgia authorities are expanding a multi-county investigation into Bobby Lee Hart, Jr., who faces sexual assault charges spanning several decades across Paulding, Douglas, Cobb, and Fulton counties.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bobby-lee-hart-jr-faces-expanding-multi-county-sexual-assault-investigation

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