Woman accused of swindling Christian school in Cobb County faces felony charges [Video]

Police say a business owner stole a large amount of money from a Christian school in Cobb County, now she is being charged with a felony.

Tracy Morton is accused of failing to provide turf that North Cobb Christian School purchased from Morton. The turf was intended for a new sports complex that honors the life of a fourth grader who died in 2022.

Neighbors who live by the construction site told Channel 2 Cobb County Bureau Chief Michele Newell they were happy to see the formation of the new softball and baseball field, but they were left shocked after learning about the criminal investigation.

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“I hate to hear it, I really hate to hear it because the schools been really good to us,” John Davis said. “I think this is a great way to have a tribute towards him and memory of him and I just hope it gets straightened out.”

Investigators said Morton failed …