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Community grieves loss of metro Atlanta teacher, coach who impacted generations of students
By WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· July 16, 2026
· 2 min read
A metro Atlanta high school community is mourning the loss of a longtime educator and coach.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]In a message shared with families and staff, Principal Dr. LaRoyce J. Sublett announced Terence Francis’s death and reflected on the impact he had ...
Key takeaway Sublett announced Terence Francis’s death and reflected on the impact he had on students, colleagues and the broader school community.
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The passing of Coach Terence Francis is a significant loss for the metro Atlanta community, particularly for the students and families he served during his tenure at Hiram High School and South Paulding Middle School. His dedication to education and mentorship has left a lasting impact on generations of students, and his commitment to building strong relationships with colleagues and students will be deeply missed. As the school community comes together to support one another during this difficult time, it's clear that Francis's legacy will continue to be felt in the years to come. The outpouring of condolences from school leaders and the community is a testament to the high regard in which he was held, and his celebration of life on July 25 will undoubtedly be an opportunity for those who knew him to reflect on his contributions to the community.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 16, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? A metro Atlanta high school community is mourning the loss of a longtime educator and coach.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]In a message shared with families and staff, Principal Dr. LaRoyce J. Sublett announced Terence Francis’s death and reflected on the impact he had ...
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