Man Wanted in Cherokee and Forsyth Arrested After Two Years Cherokee Tribune-Ledger Podcast

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Man Wanted in Cherokee and Forsyth Arrested After Two Years
Etowah Students Place in Statewide Architecture Competition
Cherokee High School Senior Earns Georgia Award of Excellence

 

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STORY 1: Man Wanted in Cherokee and Forsyth Arrested After Two Years

Vanus Nichols, 42, wanted for two years in Cherokee and Forsyth counties, was apprehended by the Forsyth County Warrant Unit in Dawsonville on April 11, with assistance from multiple agencies. He faced charges including possession of methamphetamine with intent to sell and had a felony probation warrant. In Cherokee County, he faced charges of criminal trespass, simple assault family violence, and property damage. Despite attempting to evade deputies, Nichols was arrested without injury. As of May 9, he remained in Forsyth County jail without bond.

STORY 2: Etowah Students Place in Statewide Architecture Competition

Two Etowah High School sophomores, Hannah Oduselu and Isaac Wood, secured honors in the 2024 Atlanta American Institute of Architects High School Design Competition. Both students are part of the school's Career Pathway for Architectural Drafting and Design program. Wood earned second place, and Oduselu received an honorable mention in the beginner category of the competition, which involved designing a butterfly conservatory for the Blue Heron Nature Preserve in Atlanta. Wood's design, featuring sculptural petals, was praised for its elegance, while Oduselu's butterfly wing entryway garnered specific acclaim. The competition, which received over 200 entries, is regarded as the most prestigious in the state for high school architecture students.

STORY 3: Cherokee High School Senior Earns Georgia Award of Excellence

Cherokee High School Senior Reid Glover received the Georgia Award of Excellence from the Georgia Department of Education, honoring graduating seniors who overcome special needs to achieve academic or extracurricular success. Glover, praised by teachers for his dedication to learning, excels in writing and visual art. He's participated in challenging art classes, including AP 2D Art, and is a member of several clubs, including the National Art Honor Society. Glover will attend Kennesaw State University in the fall to study digital animation, aspiring to a career in animation. His teachers commend his curiosity and desire to understand the world deeply. The Cherokee County school board and Superintendent Mary Elizabeth Davis will recognize Glover at an upcoming meeting.

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STORY 4: Cherokee Sheriff's Office Starting Drone ProgramThe Cherokee Sheriff’s Office is launching a new drone program after receiving approval from the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners. The program will include two drones purchased through Axon Air at a total cost of $325,330.52, spread over a six-year contract. These drones will aid in locating missing adults with dementia and children, as well as providing valuable aerial perspectives during emergency responses. The Axon Air system offers features like automated tracking, unlimited data storage, live streaming, and compatibility with various drones. Funding for the program will come from the CSO's annual operating budget, and the office already uses Ax