LITHIA SPRINGS, Ga. — A Douglas County teacher and coach has been arrested on charges he sexually assaulted a student.
The sheriff’s office said they became aware of allegations of sexual misconduct against Kerry Hood, a teacher and track & field coach at Lithia Springs High School on May 27.
The student said the incidents took place on school grounds and in other locations including other states.
Hood was arrested when he turned himself in on May 29. The investigation is ongoing. It’s unclear if there are any more victims.
The victim has not been identified. It’s unclear if Hood is still employed by the school. He’s still listed in the staff directory.
On social media, the high school lists Hood as the head girls’ track coach. The team won the GHSA track and field state championship this year.
He won the rookie teacher of the year award in 2019.