Woodstock football standout Tyler Douthit was seriously injured in a four-story fall from a parking deck in Athens over a week ago.
On Friday morning, however, Douthit’s mother, Melissa, shared on Facebook that her son was home and expected to make a full recovery.
“Less than one week ago our world was turned upside down,” she said. “(Friday), our family is blessed beyond measure to share that Tyler is home and is expected to make a complete recovery.” Douthit, a senior offensive lineman who is signed to play at Samford, was placed in the intensive care unit at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center.
According to police, the fall took place at a parking deck on West Washington Street in Athens, just north of the University of Georgia campus. An officer responded to the location at 2:40 a.m. Sunday morning and found Douthit lying near the entrance to the parking deck. According to reports, a witness said they were driving by the parking garage when they saw Douthit fall from the fourth level of the parking deck. A security officer told police there was another person with Douthit in the parking deck shortly before the fall, but there is no evidence of foul play.
Seven Cherokee County students with disabilities were recognized at the Holly Springs Optimist Club’s annual Middle School Awards breakfast. Each student was presented with an award based on their achievements, such as positive attitude, integrity, most improved, and outstanding achievement. Teachers and supporting staff were also honored with awards, including the Outstanding Achievement in Education teacher award and Paraprofessional of the Year award. Trophies, gift bags, and photos with their families and teachers were given to the student award recipients. The superintendent of schools, Brian Hightower, and senior staff from the Curriculum & Instruction division and Special Education department attended the event.
Habitat for Humanity of North Central Georgia, the Cherokee County Homeless Veterans Program, and John Creek Veterans Association have joined forces to launch the 2023 Veteran Home Repair program. This program will provide assistance to veteran homeowners in need of repairs in Cherokee, North Fulton, Dawson, and Forsyth counties. The program is funded by grant funds and private donations, and modifications range from minor repairs and ramps to intensive modifications like HVAC, plumbing, and roofing. The program aims to help veterans live in safety and security and age in place. Qualified veteran homeowners can apply for the program, and corporate sponsors can contact Habitat-NCG for more information.
Three Cherokee County high school students were recognized at the annual Congressional Art 11th District exhibit, hosted by the Congressional Institute. Junior Ashley McMath from River Ridge High School won first place, with her charcoal piece titled "The Holy Spirit" being displayed at the U.S. Capitol for a year. Senior Sam Swift, also from River Ridge, won second place, and Emily Coburn, a senior from Woodstock High School, won third place. The exhibit recognizes high school students across the nation for their artwork, and the winners were selected by a panel of district artists.
Six students from the Cherokee County School District have advanced to the state level of the Young Georgia Authors Writing Competition. The CCSD students won first place in six different grade levels in the regional competition, including high school grade levels. The competition is open to students from kindergarten to 12th grade and aims to encourage writing in various genres. The CCSD students’ winning entries are available online, and the district plans to recognize the regional and state winners at an upcoming school board meeting. Superintendent of Schools Brian Hightower praised the students and their teachers for their exemplary writing skills and creativity
Over 500 Cherokee County School District elementary school students recently competed in a countywide competition.
These students from elementary schools throughout CCSD competed in the Cherokee County Science Olympiad, which offered 18 science challenges and the second annual CCSD Speed Building Competition. Cobb Electric Membership Corporation and Gas South sponsored the event, which gives students the opportunity to test their knowledge and skill in challenges like Backyard Biologists, Data Crunchers and Mystery Architecture. For a list of winners, please head to Tribune Ledger News dot com.
Scott Bracco, head coach of the East Forsyth High School boys basketball program, has stepped down to become the boys coach at Sequoyah. Bracco joins Broncos girls basketball coach Mike Hedrick in leaving the school. East Forsyth will now be searching for head coaches for both their boys' and girls' basketball programs. Bracco had previously led the Lambert boys program, where he took the team to five straight second-round state playoff appearances. At East Forsyth, he led the team to the state playoffs last year. He replaces Allen Carden, who stepped down after seven seasons as Sequoyah’s coach.
Plus, we sit down with MDJ Sports editor John Bednaroski as he continues to take us on a tour around Augusta National presented by Ingles.
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