HENRY COUNTY, Ga. — A former high school teacher in Henry County has been arrested after allegations rose that they had an inappropriate relationship with a student, officials said.
Families who have a student that attends Eagle's Landing High School received a letter outlining actions taken by the school.
According to the notice, as soon as allegations were reported at the McDonough high school the Henry County Police Department became involved. The matter will now be handled by law enforcement, school officials said.
"Maintaining a safe and secure learning environment is our utmost priority, and inappropriate behavior will never be tolerated in our schools," officials said in the letter.
Eagle's Landing High School will have crisis response teams – consisting of counselors and social workers – to support any students or staff members who may need to speak with someone.