March 6, a local Acworth softball league claims a former treasurer and mother stole over $100,000 from the organization’s softball league. Located approximately a mile down the road from NC, the softball program, hosting leagues for girls aged 4-18 years old, has produced a considerable portion of the Warriors’ talent, including current players on this year’s historic roster. 

33-year-old mother Brook Foster worked as the treasurer for Kennworth Park Recreation Association (KPRA), handling finances for the park’s softball league. Over the course of two years, Foster withdrew increments of money from the program’s bank account until eventually accumulating tens of thousands of dollars by 2022.

“We in the community were all so close… to know that we [players’ families] put money in there [KPRA] as well, it just breaks my heart to know it wasn’t going to the right place. The batting cages were kind of worn down and I know a lot of girls in other communities can’t enjoy softball at their local parks because of a lack of funding.  Hopefully, they can find someone that can be trusted, learn from their experiences and hopefully build a better community and a better sports complex,” former KPRA athlete Roselyn Morris said.

Morris played softball at Kennworth Park until her sophomore year of high school. After leaving the program, Morris continued her softball career at NC, leading the Warriors to the final four in 2023.

Foster’s actions remained unnoticed until the non-profit’s president, Elizabeth Theobald, noticed a negative balance in the account. KPRA laid out plans for a $20,000 renovation to the softball batting cages. However, when the bank bounced the check at start the project, Theobald grew suspicious. Her concerns eventually led to an investigation by Channel 2 Action News investigative reporter Veronica Griffin to warn other non-profit organizations to protect their finances. KPRA wanted to press harsher charges on Foster, but they never outlined a formal agreement regarding how Foster withdrew money or what she could withdraw the cash for. Foster’s actions almost completely halted the 2022 fall season and postponed the batting cage’s construction. 

“We were able to pull it together to make sure the girls had a season. Since then, we’ve been fiscally responsible. So, we’ve been able to provide what is needed for the park, but we still haven’t been able to get the batting cages… People need to take precautions. Even when you think you know someone, you really don’t,” Theobald said.

Foster awaits a trial on theft charges after her release on a 50,000 dollar bond out of Cobb County Jail in Marietta. KPRA has since added steps to monitor how money moves in and out of their accounts.