PHOTOS: Chris Kelley leads Glascock County football in his 24th season as head coach

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PHOTOS: Chris Kelley leads Glascock County football in his 24th season as head coach

Chris Kelley has been Glascock County High School's head football coach for 24 years. He coaches one of the smallest schools in the state with one of the worst all-time records, but Kelley stays because he loves his impact and community.

Glascock County head coach Chris Kelley talks with his players before the start of the second half of their game against Warren County at the Glascock County football stadium, Friday, September 19, 2025, in Gibson, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Glascock County head coach Chris Kelley, left, talks with member of the Glascock County defense during a time out in their game against Warren County at the Glascock County football stadium, Friday, September 19, 2025, in Gibson, Ga. Glascock coach Kelley was a quarterback at Glascock in the late 90s and has been the head coach for 24 years. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Glascock County head coach Chris Kelley, left, begins warm-ups with their players before the start of the second half of their game against Warren County at the Glascock County football stadium, Friday, September 19, 2025, in Gibson, Ga. In GHSA’s smallest class, Class A Division II, Class A Glascock County is the second smallest school at 169, based on the most recent GHSA enrollment numbers used to classify schools. There are 31 players on their roster and Friday they played the fourth smallest team in Warren County with 181 students and 33 players on their roster. (Jason Getz / AJC)

The Glascock County football team raises their helmets as they break their huddle after their 40-14 loss to Warren County at the Glascock County football stadium, Friday, September 19, 2025, in Gibson, Ga. In GHSA’s smallest class, Class A Division II, Class A Glascock County is the second smallest school at 169, based on the most recent GHSA enrollment numbers used to classify schools. There are 31 players on their roster and Friday they played the fourth smallest team in Warren County with 181 students and 33 players on their roster. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Glascock County senior Tyler Harris (40) leads the team through the banner that reads, “Camo can’t hide our panther pride,” before their game against Warren County at the Glascock County football stadium, Friday, September 19, 2025, in Gibson, Ga. In GHSA’s smallest class, Class A Division II, Class A Glascock County is the second smallest school at 169, based on the most recent GHSA enrollment numbers used to classify schools. There are 31 players on their roster and Friday they played the fourth smallest team in Warren County with 181 students and 33 players on their roster. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Glascock County captains Branson Stewart (12), Ridge Gunn (9), and Devion Richardson (20) walk out on the fifty yard line for the coin toss with the Warren County captains before their football game at the Glascock County football stadium, Friday, September 19, 2025, in Gibson, Ga. In GHSA’s smallest class, Class A Division II, Class A Glascock County is the second smallest school at 169, based on the most recent GHSA enrollment numbers used to classify schools. There are 31 players on their roster and Friday they played the fourth smallest team in Warren County with 181 students and 33 players on their roster. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Glascock County defender Branson Stewart (12, left) tackles Warren County wide receiver Jamar Young on a run during their GHSA Class A Division II football game at the Glascock County football stadium, Friday, September 19, 2025, in Gibson, Ga. Warren County won 40-14. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Glascock County head coach Chris Kelley, center, talks with Glascock County football players after their 40-14 loss to Warren County at the Glascock County football stadium, Friday, September 19, 2025, in Gibson, Ga. Glascock coach Kelley was a quarterback at Glascock in the late 90s and has been the head coach for 24 years. (Jason Getz / AJC)

The home press box and stands are shown at Panther Field during Glascock County’s game against Warren County, Friday, September 19, 2025, in Gibson, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

A Glascock County football players watches their defense go against the Warren County offense during their game at the Glascock County football stadium, Friday, September 19, 2025, in Gibson, Ga. In GHSA’s smallest class, Class A Division II, Class A Glascock County is the second smallest school at 169, based on the most recent GHSA enrollment numbers used to classify schools. There are 31 players on their roster and Friday they played the fourth smallest team in Warren County with 181 students and 33 players on their roster. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Glascock County head coach Chris Kelley, right, greets Warren County head coach Steven Simpson after their game at the Glascock County football stadium, Friday, September 19, 2025, in Gibson, Ga. Glascock County lost to Warren County 40-14. (Jason Getz / AJC)

The home press box and stands are shown at Panther Field during Glascock County’s game against Warren County, Friday, September 19, 2025, in Gibson, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Glascock County captains Devion Richardson (20) and Ridge Gunn (9) walk out of the field house for the coin toss before their football game against Warren County at the Glascock County football stadium, Friday, September 19, 2025, in Gibson, Ga. In GHSA’s smallest class, Class A Division II, Class A Glascock County is the second smallest school at 169, based on the most recent GHSA enrollment numbers used to classify schools. There are 31 players on their roster and Friday they played the fourth smallest team in Warren County with 181 students and 33 players on their roster. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

Glascock County head coach Chris Kelley talks with his players before the start of the second half of their game against Warren County at the Glascock County football stadium, Friday, September 19, 2025, in Gibson, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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