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Dade County High School principal arrested on two counts of improper sexual contact

Staff Photo by Seth Carpenter/ A sign for Dade County Schools is seen as a bus leaves Dade County High School in Trenton, Ga. on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. Law enforcement arrested Dade County High School Principal Brent Cooper at the school around noon Thursday. Staff Photo by Seth Carpenter/ A sign for Dade County Schools is seen as a bus leaves Dade County High School in Trenton, Ga. on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. Law enforcement arrested Dade County High School Principal Brent Cooper at the school around noon Thursday.

Dade County High School Principal Brent Cooper was arrested at the school Thursday morning on two counts of improper sexual contact, according to the Dade County Sheriff’s Office.

Additional details were scarce Thursday evening.

A spokesperson for the sheriff’s office said he could not comment about whether the two counts represent multiple victims or if those victims are current or former Dade County High School students.

According to a press release from the sheriff’s office, the investigation began after the school’s resource officer received information about possible misconduct.

The release called for anyone with additional information or anyone who believes they may be a victim themselves to reach out to local authorities.