Authorities say the principal of Gilmer County Middle School was killed Saturday in an accident on the family farm.
CBS46 in Atlanta reported Larry Walker was trapped when his tractor flipped over into a pond on the property. He apparently was alone at the time of the accident.
The Gilmer County School System issued a statement Sunday morning:
"It is with the heaviest of hearts and many prayers that we make our community aware of the passing of beloved Gilmer Middle School Principal, Larry Walker, following a tragic accident late yesterday. We wake this morning deeply saddened and shocked. Our district is in the process of making arrangements for counselors and our local ministry to help our staff and students in this time of great sadness. The Gilmer Middle School Gym will be open today at 2:00 with counselors and members of our local ministry available."
The school system will have counselors at the school on Monday for students and faculty.
Walker's biography on the Gilmer County Middle School website said that he has two daughters who are students in the school system.
