BIBB COUNTY, Ga. (WGXA) — A Macon woman accused in a child sex-trafficking ring case allegedly paid for hotel rooms that were used during the trafficking and profited from it. In a 23-page indictment filed by Georgia Attorney General Chris Car, Kathleen Lowery of Macon is accused of her part in trafficking a 17-year-old girl across the state, specifically in Bibb County. Prosecutors alleged that Lowery aided in transporting the victim for sexual servitude, booked hotel rooms that were used to traffic her and took a cut of profits from others involved in the ring between Aug. 8, 2025, and Oct. 9, 2025. AROUND MIDDLE GEORGIA | Byron City Council to discuss proposed data center ordinance during public forum AG Carr also charged three others in the indictment for the crimes around the Macon area, including Jimmy Mance and his wife Shawanna Mance. Jimmy and Shawanna Mance are accused of running an online account where they posted photos of the victim and advertised her for prostitution. AG Carr claims Jimmy Mance would harbor victims at multiple hotels around Macon that Lowery rented to get a share of profits. Lowery faces multiple charges, including Violation of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act and three counts of Trafficking of Persons for Sexual Servitude. Jimmy Mance is charged with Violation of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, Pimping, and six counts of Trafficking of Persons for Sexual Servitude. Shawanna Mance is also facing…
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