Georgia Teacher Accused in Drug Deal

(Barrow County, Georgia) A 37-year-old sixth-grade teacher at Winder Barrow Middle School, Emily Smith, has been accused of arranging a drug deal for a teen who died the day after the purchase.

The victim was 18.

"Miss Smith conspired with the victim by cellphone in reference to obtaining a controlled substance prior to her death," said Barrow County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Faye Spaulding.

Spaulding told Channel 2's Tom Regan that cellphone calls and text messages show the teacher facilitated the sale of Methadone, a synthetic opiate, and Xanax, an anti-anxiety medication.

Investigators said the teen, described as a friend of the teacher, died the day after obtaining the drugs Feb. 14.

Smith was booked and released on bond.