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Brunswick Coach Garrett Grady Resigns as GHSA Eases Brawl Sanctions

The district begins the search for his successor following a reported board vote that lifted the 2026 playoff ban.

Overview

  • Brunswick High School and Glynn County Schools announced Grady’s resignation on Tuesday after nine years with the program, including four as head coach.
  • News4JAX reports a GHSA board vote of 11–1 lifted the program’s 2026 postseason ban and cleared 42 of 44 player suspensions, though a fine remains.
  • Earlier GHSA penalties included suspensions for 41 Brunswick players, a $5,000 fine and a postseason ban, with Brunswick previously saying it would appeal.
  • GHSA told CBS News Atlanta that Grady’s departure is a school personnel matter and not a GHSA decision.
  • The district praised Grady’s record of a 36–10 mark and three region titles and said the head coaching position will be posted as the search starts immediately.