Fayetteville man charged with sexual battery against minor

A 64-year-old Fayetteville man was charged this week with sexual battery against a someone younger than 16, authorities said.

Mario Mujica turned himself in at the Fayette County Jail on Monday. He faces a single count in connection with an incident that occurred last December, according to the sheriff’s office.

He was released on Tuesday after posting a $22,200 bond, records show. No additional details have been released.

In other news:

About the Author

Homicides down, police staffing up heading into Atlanta’s elections

Cobb mother gets 50 years in prison for toddler’s fentanyl death

Georgia judge resigns after Florida strip club arrest

Featured

Credit: Miguel Martinez/AJC

900,000 turn out on Election Day across Georgia

Georgia Public Service Commission seats are on the on the ballot for first time since 2020. Atlanta mayor, local government and school board seats are also up for grabs.

Porsche, trips and more: Feds say former Hawks finance exec embezzled nearly $4M

The Hawks’ former senior vice president of financial planning and analysis allegedly spent years stealing money from the organization.

Marjorie Taylor Greene’s populist rise continues with debut on ‘The View’

U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene appeared on ABC's “The View” to share her criticisms for Republican Party leaders and answer a range of political questions.