Cherokee High School Student Passes Away

CANTON, GA — The Cherokee High School community is mourning the loss of one of its students. The student, a senior at the Canton-based school, passed away Monday morning, Principal Todd Miller said in an email to parents.

The school and district have not released the student's name at this time, and his cause of death has not been determined.

"It is heartbreaking to lose this kind young man, who was just weeks away from graduation and beginning the next chapter of his life," Miller continued in the message. "I know you all will join me in keeping his family in your hearts and prayers."

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The Cherokee County School District provided additional counselors Monday to help students and staff members cope with the news. Miller also encouraged parents to reach out to him if they believe their child needs counseling, "as we are ready to provide it."

Cherokee Sheriff's Office spokesperson Sgt. Marianne Kelley said the agency is investigating the student's death, but no other details will be released at this time. Cherokee County School District spokesperson Barbara Jacoby said the system does not have any additional information to release.

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