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Head coaches at Riverwood, Tattnall County step down

Nov 13, 2023

Coaches at Riverwood and Tattnall County have stepped down, bringing to seven the number of reported openings.

Riverwood’s Michael Young was 5-16 over two seasons. Riverwood had won a region title in 2021 with Young as defensive coordinator.

Tattnall County’s Isaac Ferrell was 14-28 over four seasons. Tattnall has not had a winning season since 2011.

Other coaches who will not return next season are Tift County’s Noel Dean, Cherokee’s Joshua Shaw, Banks County’s Jay Reid and Midtown’s Delbert Ellerton.

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Todd Holcomb covers high school sports across the state. He rejoined The Atlanta Journal-Constitution in 2025 and has worked with the AJC in varying capacities since 1985. He is a co-founder and editor of Georgia High School Football Daily.

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