Crime & Safety

Douglas County Teacher Charged With Sex With Student

Brian Davidson, 55, has taught math and coached golf at the school.

DOUGLASVILLE, GA — A longtime teacher and coach at Douglas County High School has been arrested on charges he had sexual contact with a student.

Brian Davidson, 55, was arrested on two counts of custodial sexual assault.

According to records from the October 5 arrest, Davidson is accused of having sexual relations with a 17-year-old student.

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According to the school's website, Davidson teaches math and coaches boy's and girl's golf.

A statement from Douglas County Schools spokeswoman Karen Stroud said "a Douglas County teacher" turned himself in to Douglasville Police in early October after a student made allegations of "inappropriate conduct."

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"The teacher is on administrative leave and has not been in the classroom since the school system was informed of the charges," the statement said.

Photo via Douglas County High School website

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