Former Lithia Springs high school coach pleads guilty to sexual relationship with student

LITHIA SPRINGS, GA — A former Lithia Springs High School track coach pleads guilty to having a sexual relationship with a student.

48-year old Kerry Hood was arrested in December of 2023 for having improper sexual contact with a member of the school’s track team.

As part of the plea deal, he’s sentenced to 25 years with 12 to serve.

Once out of prison, Hood will have to register as a sex offender.