Cherokee District Attorney Named Outstanding Woman In Leadership

CANTON, GA -- Cherokee County District Attorney Shannon Wallace recently received a 2019 Outstanding Women in Leadership award.

Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan honored 25 outstanding women leaders, including District Attorney Wallace, during a March 18 presentation that celebrated Women’s History Month.

During the presentation, Lt. Gov. Duncan said that the women leaders have made a profound impact on residents and communities throughout Georgia.

“I am honored to be recognized as an outstanding woman leader,” Wallace said in a release “I am proud to represent Cherokee County among a group of highly accomplished leaders from across our state. While this award honors me, I believe it truly represents all of the great work we accomplish in the District Attorney’s office."

The Office of the District Attorney for the Blue Ridge Judicial Circuit is committed to seeking justice, acting with integrity, and collaborating with partner agencies in the criminal justice system in order to protect the citizens of Cherokee County and the State of Georgia.