Leadership Newton County

08/24/2026

Congratulations Zayvion Sheppard! 🎉💙💚

🎉 Congratulations, Zayvion! 🎉

We are excited to announce that Zayvion has been named Director of Educational Impact for Taylor Made University (TMU)! 💙💛

In this leadership role, Zayvion’s primary focus will be working closely with our Senior Scholars, helping to ensure they are college and career ready. He will provide guidance, support, and resources as they prepare for graduation and take their next steps into college, the workforce, or other career opportunities.

Zayvion brings a passion for education, leadership, and helping young people reach their full potential. We are excited about the impact he will make on our Senior Scholars and the entire TMU program.

Zayvion, we are incredibly proud of you and excited to have you step into this leadership role. Congratulations! We know you are going to ROCK IT! 🎓✨💙💛

YouthLeadership Congratulations

08/13/2026

08/10/2026

Our LNC Alumni Mixer is this Thursday, August 13th! 🎉🎉

It is going to be awesome! It will be at Render Turner Lake in their clubhouse and on their patio. We will have live music, complimentary drinks, and a charcuterie table. The time is from 5 pm to 7pm.
Stop by and say hi! We would love to see you!💚

08/10/2026

Our Superstar!! ✨✨💙💚

💜✨ From WSCC student...to community superstar! ✨💜

This week's "Who Are the People in Our WSCC Neighborhood?" spotlight is someone who truly defines what a "full-circle moment" looks like.

Meet Catrice Perkins! 🎉

Long before she became a respected community leader, advocate, and volunteer, Catrice was one of the children who walked through the doors of the Washington Street Community Center.

Today, she's giving back to the same community that helped shape her journey.

A proud Newton County native, Catrice is passionate about education, advocacy, and creating opportunities for others. She actively serves through the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Metropolitan Atlanta Chapter, the Newton Education Foundation, and countless community initiatives that make Newton County stronger every day.

Her story reminds every child at WSCC that where you start doesn't determine where you'll finish.

It just might be the place that inspires you to come back and change someone else's life. ❤️

📸 Now, Catrice...we have a challenge for you!
We're pretty sure there's a photo of little Catrice somewhere inside WSCC.
You have 24 hours to respond! 🤣🤣🤣

Drop your favorite childhood WSCC picture in the comments, or send it to us. We know our WSCC family would LOVE to see it!

Thank you, Catrice, for proving that once you're part of the WSCC family, you're always part of the WSCC family.

You are truly our WSCC Neighborhood Hero!💜🏡

👇 Help us celebrate Catrice by leaving her some love in the comments!

















Catrice Perkins

08/07/2026

🎉 Big congratulations to the Leadership Newton County Class of 2026-2027! 🎉

We are thrilled to welcome this outstanding group of leaders from across our community, representing business, education, healthcare, public service, and more. These individuals were selected for their passion, commitment, and vision for making Newton County even better.

👏 Let’s give a round of applause to this year’s class as they begin their journey of growth, connection, and impact. We can’t wait to see the leadership and legacy you’ll leave!

06/04/2026

So many familiar faces! Congratulations to the new board members. Always Leading! 💙💚

Grateful for a powerful NEF Board meeting yesterday as we continue advancing the mission of the Newton Education Foundation.

It was an honor to welcome our new board members, each bringing fresh energy, perspective, and a shared commitment to expanding opportunities for students across Newton County Schools. Together, we are strengthening partnerships, deepening impact, and investing in the future of our scholars.

Excited for what’s ahead as we continue to grow, serve, and support excellence in education across our community. 💙📚

02/05/2026

The Leadership Newton County Class of 2025 has left a lasting mark on our community with their class gift, a commemorative bench placed along the Cricket Frog Trail behind Beaver Park.

This bench reflects the class’s commitment to servanthood, leadership, and giving back to Newton County in a meaningful and lasting way. This gift is an important part of the LNC experience, serving as a reminder of the impact each class makes beyond the program year.

Thank you to the Class of 2025 for this thoughtful contribution that will be enjoyed by the community for years to come.

Newton Trails
Newton County Chamber of Commerce

01/30/2026

Honoring Those Who Served — Rock the Block 2026 🇺🇸

The Leadership Newton County Class of 2026 is proud to sponsor Rock the Block – Honoring Veterans, a service day dedicated to giving back to veterans right here in Newton County.

Through volunteer teams, we will provide FREE handyman and minor home repair services to eligible veterans to help maintain safe, comfortable homes.

🛠 Services may include:
• Lawn care and cleanup
• Pressure washing
• Painting touch-ups
• Minor repairs and safety improvements

📅 Service Day: Saturday, May 2
📝 Application Deadline: March 1
📍 Eligibility: Newton County veterans only

If you know a veteran who could benefit, please help us spread the word by sharing this flyer or encouraging them to apply. This project is our class’s way of saying thank you to those who have served our community and our country.

01/29/2026

State Government Day 🇺🇸

Our Leadership Newton County class spent the day in at the Capital for State Government Day, gaining valuable insight into how state level decisions impact our local communities.

Throughout the day, the class had the opportunity to hear from and engage with:
• Harlan Provo, Director of Law Enforcement, Georgia Department of Agriculture
• Clint Crowe, Georgia State Representative
• Tonya Anderson, Georgia State Senator
• Andrew Pinson, Justice, Georgia Supreme Court
• Richard Woods, Georgia State School Superintendent

The class also participated in a guided tour of the Georgia State Capitol and toured the Georgia Supreme Court, gaining firsthand perspective on how Georgia’s state government functions across all branches.

Experiences like State Government Day reinforce the importance of civic engagement, public service, and servant leadership as we continue preparing leaders committed to making a meaningful difference in Newton County.

Clint Crowe
Friends of Senator Tonya P. Anderson
Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper
Justice Andrew Pinson
Georgia Department of Education
Newton County Chamber of Commerce