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License plate readers, multi-agency search lead officers to missing Franklin County toddler in Georgia
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Sarah Allen , as published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· July 30, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the case and the events surrounding the abduction are available from WSMV 4 News.
A 1-year-old girl from Franklin County was found safe in Georgia after being abducted by her non-custodial mother. The mother had fled a courthouse with the child and an AMBER Alert was issued. The child was located in Cartersville, Georgia, following a search involving multiple agencies.
Technology, including license plate readers, played a role in the search. The non-custodial mother, Kasey Hill, faces multiple felony charges. Further details about the case and the events surrounding the abduction are available from WSMV 4 News.
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Category: local Published: July 30, 2026 Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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