safety
Woman faces more than 400 counts after allegedly defrauding metro Atlanta private school
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Sam Sachs , WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· July 20, 2026
· 2 min read
A Georgia woman is accused of defrauding the private school she worked for for five years, then quitting when the school told her it was moving to a new location. The Covington Police Department said Nicole Baker worked for Peachtree Academy. Her time with the company ended in March, when Baker t...
Story provenance No corrections
Summary created by The Atlanta Editorial Desk — automated, rule-governed Original reporting Sam Sachs, WSB-TV (ABC) - News Original story Read at the source Source published Jul 20, 2026 Indexed here Jul 21, 2026 AI assistance Automated summary drawn from the source’s own published text Prepublication human review No — editorial rules, flagged-item review, and published samples
Every story comes with a passport. How we work · Corrections log
Key takeaway On top of the unauthorized credit card purchases, school officials told police there was about $44,400 in cash missing that Baker is allegedly responsible for.
Why this matters in The Atlanta
The allegations against Nicole Baker have significant implications for the metro Atlanta community, particularly for private schools and their financial management. The fact that Baker was able to misuse the company credit card for personal expenses over a period of five years raises questions about the school's oversight and internal controls. The missing cash and unauthorized transactions totaling over $100,000 will likely have a substantial impact on Peachtree Academy's finances and potentially affect its ability to provide services to its students. As the case against Baker proceeds, it will be important to watch how the school responds to the allegations and what measures it takes to prevent similar incidents in the future. The community will also be looking to see how law enforcement and the courts handle the case, given the large number of charges against Baker.
About this story
Original reporting by WSB-TV (ABC) - News . The Atlanta surfaces reporting from trusted publishers and adds local editorial context so readers can quickly understand what a story means for their community. We attribute every source, link to the original report, and follow a documented editorial standards policy. To understand how stories are selected and reviewed, read our about page .
For the complete original report, visit WSB-TV (ABC) - News . Have a tip or correction? Contact our newsroom .
Category: safety ·
Published: July 20, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
Reading time: 2 min
Get more The Atlanta stories like this
Free weekly briefing covering safety and other local news. Curated by our editorial team. No spam.
By subscribing you agree to our privacy policy . Unsubscribe anytime.
Frequently asked about this story
What is this story about? A Georgia woman is accused of defrauding the private school she worked for for five years, then quitting when the school told her it was moving to a new location. The Covington Police Department said Nicole Baker worked for Peachtree Academy. Her time with the company ended in March, when Baker t...
When was this published? This article was first published on July 20, 2026 by WSB-TV (ABC) - News and curated for The Atlanta readers.
Who reported this story? This story was reported by Sam Sachs at WSB-TV (ABC) - News. To learn more about how The Atlanta selects and reviews stories, see our editorial standards .
Where can I find related coverage? See more safety coverage from The Atlanta, or browse our daily briefing and topic hubs .
← Back to all news
More safety →
Today’s briefing
Subscribe to newsletter