‘It breaks my heart’: Investigator details case of Buford mother charged with kidnapping; guardian says this is not how he wanted things to turn out - Gainesville Times

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‘It breaks my heart’: Investigator details case of Buford mother charged with kidnapping; guardian says this is not how he wanted things to turn out

Averie Howard leaves Hall County Magistrate Court Monday, July 14, 2025, following a committal hearing on charges of kidnapping and interference with custody. The case has been moved on to Superior Court. - photo by Scott Rogers

07152025 HOWARD 5.jpg — Averie Howard leaves Hall County Magistrate Court Monday, July 14, 2025, following a committal hearing on charges of kidnapping and interference with custody. The case has been moved on to Superior Court. - photo by Scott Rogers

Averie Howard came to a Flowery Branch home for a supervised visit with her 5-year-old son, asking if she could take the child to day care, according to court testimony.