• After spending nine years on the Canton Police Department’s force, Stacy Bailey recently was promoted to sergeant. Bailey, who started out as a patrol officer and moved up the ranks to a corporal over a shift in uniform patrol, said her greatest accomplishment is the solid relationships and foundation she has developed between the police department and the community. “We need the community, its people, business, etc. as much as they need us,” she said. “It has really changed my perspective on policing and giving back. It has totally changed my life in a positive manner. I am also very proud of the many different organizations and affiliations I am able to be involved in.” Since the rank promotion, Bailey said she has continued efforts in community relations, a position that was created in August 2006. In this position, Bailey leads the Explorer Unit. Bailey also just completed her last full class for her master’s degree in Public
Administration at Columbus State University; she currently has a two-year degree
in criminal justice and a bachelor’s degree in business and communication from Reinhardt University.
Young Cherokee
Published: 24 January 2012
• Berry student Victoria Sokolove was named one of two rising sophomore 2011 Synovus Scholars. Sokolove is a resident of Ball Ground. With the award, the biology major will be able to pursue research, internships, service or work projects. Students work under the guidance of professors to create and present a research project of their choosing. Sokolove plans to use the award to further
her research on the bovine leukemia virus with Assistant Professor Dominic Qualley of the chemistry department.
Wristbands for a cause
Collins Dixon was a boy who touched many throughout his short life; Cherokee High School senior Josh Thomas was one of those individuals.
A close-knit profession
This year marks 20 years Woodstock has had Rhonda Pezzello as its city clerk, the one everyone at the city goes to for records requests, City Council meeting minutes, election information and historical inquiries. Those who know her say she does it all with an ever-present smile on her face.
DUI/Drug Court awarded $30K grant
Developed in 2005 as a program for repeat driving under the influence offenders, the Cherokee County DUI/Drug Treatment Court recently was awarded more than $31,000 for its efforts to deter habitual impaired drivers.
Local man completes Appalachian Trail
It was a trip he has envisioned since the age of 6, a journey that would mold him into a new man.
Heart of Gold: Ball Ground woman gives horses a second chance
For the last 12 years, Ball Ground-based Equine Advocates of North Georgia has been rescuing horses from abuse, neglect and slaughter. The demand for the nonprofit’s services has only increased in more recent times due to the down economy.
Student shows off school district in video
As a senior project achievement, a Woodstock High School senior took on the task of preparing an informational video on the Cherokee County School District. The six-and-a-half minute video was viewed by educational professionals evaluating the school system during its recent district accreditation review by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS-CASI).
