Head football coach at north Georgia high school resigns, effective immediately

A head football coach in north Georgia is off the pitch after only one season on the job.

Now-former Head Football Coach William Stewart at Rome High School resigned, effective Nov. 10.

According to school board documents from Rome City Schools, he will also stop teaching at the district on Nov. 30.

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Stewart’s resignation marks the end of a not-quite 10-month tenure with Rome High School, following his hiring in January.

A statement from the school system said it “appreciates Coach Stewart’s time, dedication, and service to our student-athletes and the Rome High School football program.”

Moving forward, Rome City Schools said it is now searching for a new head football coach, with more information about interim leadership and the search process to be released “as appropriate.”

The district wished Stewart the best in whatever he takes on next.

A specific reason for the separation was not immediately available.

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