Bill Stewart Named New Head Football Coach at Rome High School

The Rome City Schools Board of Education approved Stewart's appointment after a previous hiring process was put on hold.

Jan. 29, 2026 at 8:23am

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The Rome City Schools Board of Education has officially named Bill Stewart as the new head football coach of the Rome Wolves. Stewart, who previously served as the head coach at North Gwinnett High School and a defensive coordinator at Rabun County and Georgia Tech, was approved for the position after a brief delay in the hiring process last week.

Why it matters

The Rome Wolves had a successful 2025 season, reaching the Class 5A state semifinals, and the hiring of an experienced coach like Bill Stewart is expected to help the program continue its momentum and compete for a state championship.

The details

Stewart was most recently the defensive coordinator at Rabun County in 2025, but prior to that he was the head coach at North Gwinnett High School where he led the program to multiple region championships and a state title in 2017. The Rome Wolves ended the 2025 season with an 11-3 record and were ranked 14th in the state.

  • On Thursday morning, the Rome City Schools Board of Education approved Bill Stewart as the next head football coach.
  • Last week, a meeting had put a halt to making Stewart's hiring officially official.

The players

Bill Stewart

The new head football coach of the Rome Wolves, who previously served as the head coach at North Gwinnett High School and a defensive coordinator at Rabun County and Georgia Tech.

John Reid

The former head football coach of the Rome Wolves.

Rome Wolves

The high school football team in Rome, Georgia that reached the Class 5A state semifinals in 2025.

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What they’re saying

“We are excited to welcome Bill Stewart as the new head football coach of the Rome Wolves. His experience and track record of success make him the right person to lead our program to even greater heights.”

— Rome City Schools Board of Education

What’s next

The Rome Wolves will begin preparing for the 2026 season under the leadership of new head coach Bill Stewart.

The takeaway

The hiring of an experienced and successful coach like Bill Stewart signals the Rome Wolves' commitment to building a championship-caliber football program that can compete at the highest levels in Georgia high school football.