‘Woman of the Year’ pleads guilty to theft from mental health nonprofit [Video]

CARROLLTON, Ga. – The ex-director of a Carroll County nonprofit has accepted a plea deal after stealing over $20,000 from the organization over the course of 2022 and 2023. Jodie Goodman has been sentenced to 30 years on probation and must pay full restitution.

The treasurer at Carroll County Mental Health Advocates noticed discrepancies in the organization’s records, which triggered an investigation by the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office.

Goodman, the Carroll County Women’s Business Alliance, had over 100 expenditures on the nonprofit’s debit card, including Christmas trees, food, hotel rooms and a softball uniform for her daughter.

The nonprofit’s vice chair, Joel Tisinger, says purchases often ranged from $20 to $200, which made them harder to catch, but were still very valuable.

“Each dollar is precious in this day and age,” said Tisinger.

Carroll County District Attorney Provided FOX 5 Atlanta with this statement:

“Earlier this year, the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office informed …