Georgia Teacher Caught in Pot Bust

(Athens, Georgia) A 56-year-old teacher at Oglethorpe Elementary School, Lora Hubbard, was arrested at the school last week for possession of marijuana.

According to Athens-Clarke Police Lt. Mike Hunsinger, Hubbard's arrest resulted from an Athens Clarke-County Drug Task Force investigation which also netted her husband and son.

Husband Ronnie Jay Hubbard, 54, was arrested for possession of marijuana. Son Jay Warren Hubbard, 22, was arrested for possession of marijuana, possession of Xanax and felony intent to distribute marijuana. Both were booked and released on bond.

According to Kevin Kiger, human resources director for Oglethorpe schools, Lora Hubbard resigned her teaching position the day following her arrest.

Lora Hubbard was booked into the Clarke County Jail and released on $1,000 bond.


[Update 7/6/08]

According to a comment by Lora Hubbard, charges were dismissed against her due to lack of evidence.