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Sheriff's Deputies: Athens County Teacher Takes Own Life

Extra counselors will be on hand today in the Trimble Local Schools to help students and staff cope with the suicide of a popular teacher, coach and volunteer firefighter. 47-year-old Christopher Downs took his own life on Monday. Sheriff's deputies do not suspect foul play. Downs taught and coached at Trimble Elementary School.

Jim has been with WCBE since 1996. Before that he worked as a reporter at another Columbus radio station, and for three newspapers in Southwest Florida.