Murray County teacher Jennifer Cooley fired after racist video surfaces

Mike Gallagher

Apr 21, 2017 - 10:27

0 1

Jennifer Cooley

DALTON, GA - A High School teacher is out of a job after a video of her making a racist comment and gesture surfaced Wednesday night.

According to the Dalton Daily Citizen, Jennifer Cooley, a first-year teacher at Murray County High School and a former deputy at the Murray County Sheriff's Office was caught on camera saying "n---- lips" and seen puckering her lips. Laughter can be heard although no one else is visible.

In the 10-second video, Cooley is sitting at a desk as someone begins recording her on the social media app Snapchat. Cooley says "n----- lips," then people in the classroom begin laughing. Someone says "Do it again." Cooley pauses then puckers her lips. The people continue laughing.

The video was then posted to Snapchat.

A screen grab video of the original video was taken and uploaded to social media.

WARNING: Video contains language and writing that may be offensive

What's Your Reaction?

Like 0

Dislike 0

Love 0

Funny 0

Angry 0

Sad 0

Wow 0

Mike Gallagher Mike Gallagher is a Georgia-based freelance journalist covering local news, community developments, and regional issues that matter most to residents across the state. Writing for Georgianewsday.com since 2016, Mike has built a reputation for clear, balanced reporting and a strong connection to the communities he serves. His work spans city council decisions, school board updates, small business features, public safety reports, and statewide policy changes. In addition to local coverage, Mike occasionally reports on state politics and national headlines, offering readers context on how broader decisions impact Georgia communities. Known for his steady, fact-driven approach, Mike prioritizes accuracy, fairness, and accessibility in every story. Whether covering a town hall meeting or breaking political developments, he aims to inform readers with clarity and integrity. Outside the newsroom, Mike remains actively engaged in Georgia’s civic landscape, always seeking the next story that shapes the state’s future.