UPDATE: The Troup Firefighter/EMT has been identified as Kaylen Marie Scott.

—On June 3, 2025, a Troup County Firefighter/EMT was arrested and charged with a single count of first-degree cruelty to children.

According to county staff, the firefighter has been placed on leave pending the outcome of a criminal investigation led by the Troup County Sheriff’s Office. The allegations that led to the arrest reportedly occurred outside of the firefighter’s employment with the Troup County Fire Department.

The name of the firefighter has not been released at this time, and the county has stated that no further information will be released to avoid interfering with the ongoing investigation.

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