Fundraiser dinner for paralyzed football player Devon Gales planned for Sunday

Former Southern University football player Devon Gales is surrounded by officials from Paran Homes, University of Georgia alumni, Shepherd Center representatives and officials from Build for Devon at the groundbreaking for a new home for his family in the Traditions at Braselton development in Jackson County. Build for Devon is raising money to pay for the home's construction. (Special Photo)

The Jefferson High School football program announced Monday night that it has hired former Southern University football player Devon Gales, who was paralyzed in a 2015 game against the Georgia Bulldogs, as an assistant coach.

UGA and its supporters have helped Gales with his recovery, including a handicapped accessible home in Jefferson.

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