One-on-one interview with High Point s new police chief, Travis Stroud
Chief Stroud discussed his plans for the future of the department and the challenges that come with policing in 2021. Author: Grace Holland Updated: 12:25 AM EDT May 1, 2021
HIGH POINT, N.C. A new Triad police chief is taking over as complicated discussions about policing continue, nationwide.
Travis Stroud is being bumped up from the interim job to be High Point s top cop.
WFMY News 2 s Grace Holland talked with him one on one about the future of his department.
Q: How are you feeling about becoming chief permanently?
Stroud: I’m excited of course. I’ve worked here for a long time but this is clearly a different reality now. I’ve been interim since August of 2020 and I think the reality is sort of setting in that this is the real deal now. It’s on me to lead this agency but I m excited. I’m nervous at the same time with everything going on. It’s been a tough
Next fall, Athens teens will get the chance to learn and have fun while on excursions hosted by the Athens-Clarke County Leisure Servicesâ âGo Beyondâ program.
The Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Department will launch its âGo Beyondâ program for teens in October 2021. The eight-month program will serve 20 Athens-area teens in grades 6-12, and participants will embark on field trips across North Georgia to a variety of educational and engaging experiences, such as the Civil Rights Museum, Medieval Times and paintballing.
The program, which will be free of charge for participants, is being funded by a $5,120 donation from local law firm Blasingame, Burch, Garrard, and Ashley, P.C. The donation was made in honor of the retirement of two of the firmâs partners, Michael Morris and Thomas Rogers Jr.