COWETA COUNTY, Ga. — A history teacher at Newnan High School is no longer with the district after he was accused of using a racial slur earlier this week.
The Coweta County School District confirmed to Channel 2 Action News that Brad Willems is no longer an employee of the school system.
On Monday, a student reported to administrators that Willems used a racial slur while speaking to a student in front of the class that morning.
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He was immediately removed from the classroom as administrators investigated.
Willems has not returned to the classroom since the incident.
A spokesperson says that throughout Willems’ 26 years with the school district, there is no record of similar incidents or complaints involving Willems.
Because it is a personnel matter, the spokesperson said they cannot offer further details.
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