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East Coweta High School principal arrested for battery, authorities say

By FOX 5 Atlanta Digital Team
Updated  February 25, 2025 5:06pm EST
Coweta County
FOX 5 Atlanta

The Brief

    • Stephen Allen, principal of East Coweta High School, was arrested following a domestic dispute and charged with battery and criminal trespass.
    • Coweta County Schools Superintendent Evan Horton informed parents that Allen is not on campus while the incident is being investigated.
    • District staff are supporting East Coweta High School to ensure normal school operations continue.

COWETA COUNTY, Ga. - Coweta County authorities arrested a man following a domestic dispute reported on Feb. 24 on Rock Mill Court.

What we know:

According to the Coweta County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to a 911 call regarding the incident and began investigating the circumstances. Their inquiry led to the arrest of Stephen Allen, who was charged with battery (Family Violence Act) and criminal trespass with damage to property. He was transported to the Coweta County Jail.

Allen is the principal of East Coweta High School. According to his biography on the school's website, he has 22 years of educational experience and has served as both a high school teacher and assistant principal.

What they're saying:

Coweta County Schools Superintendent Evan Horton sent the following letter to parents and guardians:

"The purpose of this letter is to communicate with you regarding Principal Steve Allen. As you may have seen in the news or on social media, Mr. Allen was involved in an incident at his home last night resulting in his arrest. Since this situation is not a school system incident, I do not have many details at this time. Mr. Allen is not on the school campus while all relevant facts of this matter are examined.

"My first priority is to make sure that students and staff are supported at East Coweta High School in light of this very unfortunate situation. I was on campus this morning, and East Coweta faculty and staff were ensuring a smooth day for students. District staff will be on campus throughout the days and weeks ahead to assist East Coweta’s leadership team as needed, in order to ensure that school continues as normal.  

"As always, I invite you to call me or East Coweta High School’s Assistant Principals to discuss any concerns that you may have. Thank you for your partnership and patience and your support of East Coweta and our students."

What's next:

Officials confirmed that Allen was not granted bond and is currently awaiting his first court appearance.

The Source

  • Information for the above story was provided by Coweta County Sheriff's Office. This story has been updated since it was originally published to add details from Coweta County Schools.

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