A Carroll County, Georgia elementary-school substitute teacher is facing at least 19 counts of child molestation.

Investigators were notified a staff member at Mt. Zion Elementary School in Carrollton had allegations of misconduct by a substitute teacher.

It was discovered that 30-year-old Amelia Ressler of Carrollton allegedly engaged in indecent and immoral acts while in the presence of school-aged children. Ressler was taken to jail.

The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office issued the following statement:

“We appreciate the dedication Carroll County Schools has for the safety of their students as they are working diligently to communicate with all parents of students affected and we will continue to work closely with them during the remainder of the investigation,” stated the Sheriff’s Office on Facebook.

The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office and Carroll County School system has been in contact with the District Attorney’s Office as State Law requires notification of allegations within 24 hours and we are working side by side with the District Attorney’s for their guidance and review of all allegations and charges.”

(Carroll County is west of Atlanta nearly between Atlanta and the Alabama/Georgia border)