Cobb County teacher arrested on sexual assault charges
COBB COUNTY, Ga. - A teacher at a Cobb County high school was arrested and charged with sexual assault, according to police.
Spencer Herron was arrested on Friday in Acworth.
According to a Cobb County Schools District spokesperson, Herron was a teacher at Kell High School where he was named "Teacher of the Year" in 2016.
The Cobb County Schools District sent FOX 5 the following statement: "The district is aware of the allegations and is cooperating fully with the police investigation."
Herron's bail is set at $55,220.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.