As storms marched through the Northeast Georgia area, the Demorest City Council heard an update on the ongoing investigation into the missing funds from Demorest’s Water department. Mayor Rick Austin commented,” the Council, the District Attorney, the GBI and law enforcement are frustrated.” Austin continued remarking that DA Brian Rickman called the case, “the most challenging theft case he has ever worked.”
While no details about the investigation were revealed, Rickman granted an exclusive interview with NowHabersham about the investigation. The interview is at the end of the video. Rickman assured the Council that the investigation continues and that every possible avenue is being pursued in the effort to bring the person or persons responsible for the theft of over $600,000 from Demorest.
Mayor Austin spoke after the meeting about the negotiations with the insurance company. The insurance company was provided with the report from the private investigation firm, Eason Investigation, hired by the City. Austin told NowHabersham the insurance company has made an offer to the City and the City has countered that offer.
