Nearly $30,000 in district funds were redirected to a third party at Fulton County Schools, sparking an ongoing investigation. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation Cyber Unit is now assisting with the case, which involves multiple incidents of payroll redirection. As the investigation unfolds, several employees have been placed on administrative leave while authorities work to determine the full scope of the situation.

Partner and former prosecutor Chris Timmons weighed in, noting, “While it’s not a huge amount of money, it’s obviously significant anytime public funds are missing. The general public needs to know their funds are taken care of. Plus, you always wonder, they found $30,000, is there more there?”

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