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Police: Georgia high school coach hall of famer took $65,000 from booster club, used it on vacations
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk Matt Johnson , as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· August 6, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details on the case and changes to the school district's policies on booster clubs can be found through local news sources, such as Channel 2.
A felony theft charge has been filed against a former coach. The investigation began in October and has revealed that a significant amount of money is missing from a booster club. The missing funds total $65,000 and were intended to support a high school track team.
The former coach, a 52-year-old hall of famer, turned himself in to police. He is accused of misusing the booster club's funds for personal expenses, including travel. Further details on the case and changes to the school district's policies on booster clubs can be found through local news sources, such as Channel 2.
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Category: safety Published: August 6, 2026 Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News Reading time: 1 min
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