India, June 26 -- A Douglasville high school teacher, who is confronting over two dozen charges of sexual offenses involving several students, made her initial court appearance in the matter on Thursday morning.

Maris Nichols, previously an educator at Alexander High, was indicted by a grand jury this week on 27 counts as part of an ongoing investigation. Here's are five things to know about her case.

Her initial appearance before a magistrate judge on Thursday morning was primarily a procedural formality. This type of proceeding entails informing the defendant of their rights and presenting the charges against them. While bond discussions may occur, they are not guaranteed in every case, including this one.

Her case has been transferr...