Teacher resigns amid investigation into relationship with student

A Newnan High School Spanish teacher resigned Tuesday amid an investigation into his relationship with a student, officials said.

Christopher Cain, 45, no longer works for the Coweta County School System, Superintendent Steve Barker said.

The school system is cooperating with a local law enforcement investigation

Cain’s classes are being taught by other Spanish teachers while the school seeks his replacement.

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