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Newton High School's homecoming court
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Staff Report
Updated: Oct 26, 2015, 6:36 PM
Published: Oct 26, 2015, 6:37 PM

Newton High School named its 20015 homecoming court, with the queen to be announced during Friday’s game, 7:30 p.m. at Sharp Stadium.

Sitting, left to right, are: Tyseus Bailey; Jala Johnston; Akalyah Harris; Michael Scott; middle row, left to right, are: Marcia Richardson; Sydney Bryan; Megan Douglas; Tamaya Freeman; Shirley Jackson; Ciara Bryan; Dyamon Harris; Kyla Wardally; Jada Woods; Jaylon Woods; Kiara Amancio; back row, left to right, are: De'Andre Bannister; Nneka Onyekwuluje; Tony Collins.

 
Sheriff’s Office seeks help identifying suspected arsonist
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The suspect is believed to be a young Black male who is pictured wearing a pastel t-shirt, dark pants and white shoes. - photo by Courtesy of the Newton County Sheriff's Office
Kate Verity
Published: Mar 13, 2025, 8:24 PM

NEWTON COUNTY — The Newton County Sheriff’s Office (NSCO) is seeking the community’s help in identifying and gaining information regarding an arson suspect. 

According to the NCSO, on Friday, March 7 at around 2:30 p.m., the pictured individual is believed to have deliberately started a fire at the Silos Clubhouse.

The NCSO is requesting that residents of the Ellington Community check their cameras during the Friday afternoon time frame. Videos can be emailed to alberto@newtonsheriffga.org.

If anyone has any information regarding the case, including recognizing the suspected arsonist, call Investigator Alberto at 678-625-1429.

There is no information currently available about the fire itself or any damage it may have caused. The Covington News has reached out to the NCSO and Newton County Fire Services for more information regarding the incident.