The Brief
- Fire officials evacuated 12 minors from Now Faith Apostolic Ministries due to the church operating an unpermitted board and care facility without necessary fire safety measures.
- The teens were between the ages of 15 and 18 and were under the custody of Georgia’s Division of Family and Children Services.
- The church has acknowledged multiple code violations, but says that the teens were just “temporarily” relocated to the church due to a flood at their licensed treatment center.
CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. – Clayton County Fire officials are expected to discuss the recent discovery of a dozen teens found living in the basement of a local church.
In late July, officials removed the teens from the Now Faith Apostolic Church in the 3000 block of Rex Road.
What we know:…