Georgia Track Coach Henson Charged with Theft from Booster Club — image accompanying Marathon Handbook's report. Image accompanying Marathon Handbook’s report; reduced and presented for news commentary with the attributed report. View the complete source report.
Matt Henson, a former track coach, faces theft charges. He allegedly stole over $25,000 from his team's booster club. Henson led Parkview's boys to a state title in 2018. He was inducted into the Georgia Track and Field Hall of Fame in 2025.
The alleged theft occurred between 2018 and 2025. Henson was arrested and released on bond. He no longer works for the school district. The case is pending in Gwinnett County. Read more culture coverage.
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Former coach accused of stealing over $25,000 from Parkview High School booster club. Matt Henson, a former track coach, faces theft charges. He allegedly stole over $25,000 from his team's booster club. Henson led Parkview's boys to a state title in 2018. He was inducted into the Georgia Track and Field Hall of Fame in 2025.
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Runner World published this brief on August 6, 2026. The underlying Marathon Handbook report was dated August 6, 2026.
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