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Election Season Vandal Strikes Again

This time, the home of a Kelly Marlow supporter was targeted.

A neighbor of school board candidate woke up Saturday to find rolls of toilet paper and signs in his front yard.  

The neighbor previously had "Elect Kelly Marlow for School Board" yard signs there, reader on Canton-Sixes Patch. The post included a picture of the vandalized home, which Price said she received from Marlow, who is running for Post 1 against Cromer.

Post 1 covers BridgeMill, , , and parts of the Holly Springs, Toonigh and Univeter areas.

"I did not submit the photo, but based on your request, I spoke to my neighbor," Marlow said in an email to Canton-Sixes Patch. "Unfortunately, he is disturbed by this incident but, because he has small children, he does not want to become part of the story. It seems this was a childish prank and we shall not pursue it further."

That may explain why Lt. Jay Baker, spokesman for the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office, was unaware of any activity in BridgeMill over the weekend.

"I can't locate reports related to it," he said.

Cromer, Marlow's opponent, said she did not know about the incident until a reporter reached out to her.

"I do not know who was involved and I do not condone this type of behavior," she said. "I have had many signs that were placed on private property disappear and have had reports of other signs being placed in front of my signs, but nothing to this extreme."

Vandalism has been reported in other area races recently. Just last week, David Waters told Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch that someone used a .

Marlow and Cromer will be among the featured candidates at .

Elizabeth June 26, 2012 at 12:48 pm
Scott, I was there last night to find out which candidate I will support. I went in neutral and Ms. Cromer does not know the issues, she appears to be a pawn for Janet Read. Ms. Marlow made some very good points and I was very impressed with her personal strength that far exceed Ms. Cromer. I will support Kelly Marlow and I now understand why folks in this county support a charter school. I don't want my pre-schooler educated in such a narrow minded county system.
Dean Sheridan June 26, 2012 at 01:35 pm
I've watched these episodes from afar - usually follows anyone who opposes the current school board Regime in most Counties across the fruited plain. Isolated episode or coincidence?
Georgette T June 26, 2012 at 01:56 pm
Well it is clear who Scott supports and who Elizabeth supports. There is something to be said for the premise of "The Voice" where team leaders are turned around and are forced to LISTEN, rather than see. I know both women and there was a significant difference in terms of DETAILS vs. presentation. Kyla is nobody's pawn, and it was quite clear when you see the signage around town, that it falls pretty clearly in two different camps. e.g., Kelly=Danny Dukes= Chip vs. Kyla=Janet=Brandon. Of course it also helps to be an educated voter on the issues.
Angela Chambers June 26, 2012 at 01:58 pm
I live across the street from Kelly Marlow. My Kyla Cromer signs were taken on Sat night, as well as those of my neighbor. I find it very interesting that only ours disappeared.
Angela Chambers June 26, 2012 at 02:15 pm
Furthermore, why would a Kyla supporter want to remove the signs closest to her opponent's house? Does that make sense? Of course it doesn't!
Rebekah June 26, 2012 at 03:33 pm
I am the homeowner and would really love to move on from all of this nonsense. It wasn't politically motivated at all. Just some friends having a little late night fun at our expense. When cleaning up, we saved the signs and gave them back to Kelly to return to their rightful owners. It hate it that this has gotten so blown out of proportion. The picture that was posted here originally was mine that I put on Facebook because I thought it was funny. I had no idea that it would be taken without my knowledge and our feelings on the incident so misconstrued. I do understand that candidates signs may be getting stolen maliciously, but that was not the case here, which is why we saved them to give back. I can't say it enough, there was absolutely no malicious intent behind this.
Angela Chambers June 26, 2012 at 03:54 pm
Neither of us got our signs back. We had to get new ones.
Angela Chambers June 26, 2012 at 03:59 pm
If these were your friends, and it was all in fun, I am curious why they by-passed all the other signs in the neighborhood and went out of their way to steal ours?
Addie Price June 26, 2012 at 04:12 pm
I think it is wonderful that you went in with an open mind and made a decision based on what was presented by the candidates instead of what has been told by others - from either side. You are an excellent example of what a voter should be.
Elizabeth June 26, 2012 at 04:36 pm
I don't understand why a charter school is such a big deal. No one is trying to convert the entire school system to charter. The parents just want a choice. What's wrong with a choice? I pay property tax...which is greatly dispersed as school tax...which is alotted per student...which belongs to my student. I don't want anyone telling me I have to put my child at a school with a history of problems. I'd like the option. I'm seeing people in Sixes & Hickory Flat district don't understand what parents in the Liberty, Canton, Holly Springs or some others go through. Each of these schools are different - they are run differently, they have different socio-economic influences. You don't my kid's circumstances, so please don't deny my the choice of doing what's best for him.
Angela Chambers June 26, 2012 at 04:50 pm
It was not convenient. No one around me wax rolled, so they had to go out of their way to steal the ones next door to Kelly. Why don't you stop being so rude!
Dean Sheridan June 26, 2012 at 05:07 pm
Folks just need to play nice and support their Candidate of choice. I can find no good outcome to the constant sign spankings, verbal barbs after debates or hissing, there in. If ideas are the Mother of invention that lead to positive measurable changes then, it is change itself that receives opposition . You would think though, when it comes to our children we could all work together in the best interest of our Community for the long haul. Obviously being "antiquate and meeting those Georgia standards" is not good enough for quite a few. To me, some folks running for School Board want to be part of the solution by sticking their necks out while promoting bold ideas; others want to continue more of the same. That is why we campaign - it is our right. The rest of it is nothing more than Sophomoric activity. Let's all be adults here.
Angela Chambers June 26, 2012 at 05:10 pm
The affected homeowner is not my neighbor, that's why I am curious about all of this. You cannot possibly believe it is a councidemce they targeted the two neighbors of Kelly when they would have passed a dozen homes with signs to get to ours.
Rebekah June 26, 2012 at 05:16 pm
I am your neighbor and live just a few doors down. As Elizabeth stated, it was simply convenience in some childish behavior. I'm sorry you didn't get your signs back. I gave them to Kelly yesterday to return. I'm happy to talk more with you about this, but would rather not do it through the comments section of this article.
Angela Chambers June 26, 2012 at 05:44 pm
I would love to. Obviously, you know who I am, and I don't know you, so if you could stop by and discuss, that would be great. I also think you guys owe Kyla an apology for this inflammatory story.
Georgette T June 26, 2012 at 05:55 pm
Well it wasn't funny, and your response speaks volumes. If they were not returned to the homeowners by Kelly or her friends, hmm, what does that say?
Dean Sheridan June 26, 2012 at 06:01 pm
Georgette T : You like to stir the soup, don't you? Just as we all were making nice. What's your motivation?
Scott June 26, 2012 at 07:47 pm
Trust me. The debate was clear TKO for Kyla. Kelly did not have a grasp of any issues re: education. She only had an adversarial attitude about Dr P and the administration. She says she will cut the admin costs. Kyla noted that our admin costs are some of the lowest in Ga. Kelly said she wouldnt have approved of the list of cap improvements in the Ed Splost. Kyla discussed the whys and wherefores on each of Kelly's items. I know when people have winning and losing arguments. If you were there and think Kelly displayed more credentials and knowledge than Kyla then you were standing in the rain and not paying attention. And can you name any qualifications that Kelly has? I didnt hear of any from her.
Scott June 26, 2012 at 07:57 pm
Elizabeth. How did Kyla appear to be a pawn of Janet Read last nite. She didnt even mention Janet. And seemed quite in control of the debate. And what were Kelly's good points? Its possible I missed them.. Her points imo: Tell Dr P who is boss, dont build overhangs between buildings ( let kids walk in the rain), on new schools, work with the Cherokee delegation, have CCSD work with home schoolers.
Elizabeth June 26, 2012 at 09:12 pm
So, you're an expert and we should all listen to you, Scott? Trust you? Nevermind the rights the Constitution of the United States grants us all to think for ourselves and vote without pressure? And for those people who were there and did stand in the rain, then are you saying they are lesser than you for being inside? Are you looking on them as if they're peasants because they were devoted and stood in the rain to hear that debate, which was a full house? I'm entitled to my opinion, Scott, and I will stand by it nor will I waiver. By the way, I didn't take notes unlike those surrounding Janet Read - Kyla looked to Ms. Read directly many times for mama bear approval.
Angela Chambers June 26, 2012 at 09:20 pm
So are you concerned that this story we are commenting on is not true and that the homeowner was never upset about the "vandalism?". The comment that they were upset was not true. Why was this lie perpetuated? We should realize we can disagree on the issue without resorting to lies and trying to slander the opponent.
Scott June 26, 2012 at 10:17 pm
Dear Elizabeth. You still havent mentioned any qualifications. Or anything Kelly said that showed her knowledge of the issues. And BTW I didnt say I was an expert nor do I have any idea why you are mentioning the Constitution... I did not say you are not entitled to your opinion either. And I was sitting right behind Ms Read and didnt see any looks... so please dont make stuff up.
Angela Chambers June 26, 2012 at 10:49 pm
Georgette T--I spoke with Rebekah this afternoon. She is a nice person who did not have anything to do with telling this story. She does not deserve to be insulted. I would also have found the same prank funny had it been done to me by my friends. She was very kind and horrified that the story had been manipulated like this.
Georgette T June 26, 2012 at 11:40 pm
I have no idea what you are writing about Angela. I did not point fingers at anybody in particular nor insulted anyone. For someone to say it was a harmless prank does not excuse it. This has become so ridiculous . I have agreed with all of your postings including the fact that Kyla is owed an apology . I know Kyla and I have worked with her on other education ventures and have nothing but respect for her. However, everyone has a different definition of a prank and this one was sophomoric. Kids learn by example and whatever or whomever did the musical chairs,that's is the message that was sent, that it is ok. I could care less.Let's remember what the focus is all about:electing a responsible, knowledgeable person like Kyla who understands objectives for providing input from all angles as part of the Board, someone who understands the infrastructure and environment our kids deserve for a quality education in a County like Cherokee where many parents have moved to BECAUSE of the quality of public education that is offered here.That's really what is important, not all this other gossipy useless crap.
Angela Chambers June 26, 2012 at 11:49 pm
I agree with all you have said about Kyla, but this story is about a homeowner supposedly vandalized by signs taken from my yard. Yes, it was silly, but I truly believe now that it was not done maliciously. What is troubling is that Kelly Marlow knew the homeowners knew who it was and were not upset, yet she emailed the editor of the patch saying that they were. That is an outright lie. I do wonder where my signs are.....in Kelly's garage or her garbage??
lifelong resident June 27, 2012 at 12:51 am
lets roll some yards!!!!!
Angela Chambers June 27, 2012 at 12:57 am
Lifelong resident--I like your sense of humor. I'm in!
Flock of Schoolgirls June 27, 2012 at 05:42 am
Oh please. Kelly Marlow was looking at Michael Guist the entire time. Everybody knows everyone else in the room. It doesn't mean either Kyla or Kelly were seeking anyone's approval. They were both probably very nervous and looking out fin the crowd for friendly faces. Does EVERYTHING have to have a "secret" motive behind it? Please.....
Pete June 27, 2012 at 02:30 pm
Lets all be real, stealing signs from each other, insulting the opposition, doing anything other than exercising your right to vote, or supporting your candidate- without tearing down the other person's character..is a waste of time. Set a good example to your children by acting with integrity. I can state the reasons I am voting for one candidate over another,without slander. Let's try to rise up to a better level.
Dean Sheridan June 27, 2012 at 02:56 pm
Pete : I tried to voice the same earlier. Personally I'm confounded as the comments continued if you really read all the words they write back an forth. It seemed like this was all settled - and then again here we go this morning. I can't help thinking some of the same Sophomoric activity takes place on monthly basis in and around the School Board when dealing with serious issues - this "tit-for-tat" mentality when if one or another is of opposition somehow; not being part of the "click". Very disappointing.

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