Ex-treasurer accused of stealing thousands from school drama club

Michelle Renee Adas (Credit: Cherokee County Sheriff's Office)

Michelle Renee Adas (Credit: Cherokee County Sheriff's Office)

The former treasurer of the Cherokee High School drama booster club is accused of stealing money from fundraisers, officials said.

Michelle Renee Adas was arrested Monday after a tip led to an immediate investigation, Canton police Officer Pacer Cordry said.

Officials noticed several irregularities when they looked at the financial records for the club and found more than $5,000 missing, Cordry said.

"The detectives took it seriously, interviewed her right away and got details from her from the interview that led to the arrest," Cordry told Channel 2 Action News.

Officials with the school district told Channel 2 they value all students, teachers and parents who help raise money and will take swift action if that money is stolen.

Adas was released Tuesday morning on a $17,272.16 bond, jail officials said.

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