The Demorest City Council passed a resolution on Tuesday, September 23, to launch an internal investigation into more than $275,000 in missing funds.
Council members unanimously passed the resolution following a two hour long closed door meeting with Habersham County Assistant District Attorney, Eddie Staples, the GBI, accountants Joe Kitchens and Joey Duncan of Clarkesville-based accounting firm Duncan and Kitchens, as well as the Demorest City Attorney and Police Chief, Greg Ellingson.
