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.

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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.