• Suspect Identified: 23-year-old Jordan Michael Lewis, a former science teacher, is facing multiple felony charges.
• Timeline of Allegations: The alleged incidents occurred between November 1, 2024, and January 31, 2025.
• School Response: Lewis has resigned from his position and is prohibited from entering any Henry County Schools property.
• Investigation Details: The case was a joint effort between the Henry County Police Department and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI).
MCDONOUGH, Georgia — A former middle school teacher is behind bars today following a joint investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct with a student. The charges come after local law enforcement and state investigators looked into reports involving a staff member at Union Grove Middle School.
According to authorities, Jordan Michael Lewis, 23, was arrested after a collaborative investigation by the Henry County Police Department and the GBI. Lewis, who served as a science teacher at the school, is now facing serious charges, including sexual assault by a person with authority and enticing a child for indecent purposes.
Court documents indicate that the alleged crimes took place over a three-month period starting in late 2024 and continuing into early 2025. Following the start of the investigation, school officials confirmed that Lewis resigned from his post. The district has also taken the step of banning him from all Henry County Schools premises.
In a statement regarding the arrest, Henry County Schools emphasized that the safety and well-being of their students remain their top priority. The district noted they are working closely with law enforcement as the legal process moves forward.
Lewis was booked into the Henry County Jail following his arrest. The investigation remains active as authorities ensure all details regarding the timeline of the alleged encounters are documented.