ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — North Georgia law enforcement and legal officials are once again asking potential victims to come forward as they continue investigating an accused serial rapist. On Wednesday morning, Paulding County District Attorney Robert Lane said another case against Bobby Lee Hart Jr. has been opened in his jurisdiction. In 2012, Hart allegedly offered a woman a ride and assaulted her at a storage facility unit in Hiram. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Accused serial rapist arrested in Douglas County; police looking for more victims Hart has also been charged with similar crimes in Douglas County and Cobb County. Officials believe he has been operating in the Highway 92 corridor since at least 1988. So far, officials have identified 25 victims — and they’re asking any others to come forward. “Your information may be critical to this investigation, and our team is trained to support survivors with compassion, confidentiality and care,” Lane said. Anyone with information about Hart is asked to call the Paulding County District Attorney’s Office at (770) 443-7561. Hart is currently in custody in Cobb County Jail. This is a developing story. Check back with Atlanta News First as we learn more. Copyright 2026 WANF. All rights reserved.
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