The Brief Two Spalding County employees were fired after an investigation into allegations of stalking, sexual harassment, and workplace misconduct. The investigation began after an employee reported finding a tracking device on her personal vehicle and accused her supervisor and a co-worker of ongoing harassment. The Spalding County Sheriff's Office said investigators substantiated the allegations, and the criminal investigation remains active.



Two Spalding County employees have been fired after criminal and internal investigations into allegations of stalking, sexual harassment, and workplace misconduct, according to Spalding County officials.

Employee discovers tracking device

What we know:

The investigation began when a county employee reported discovering a tracking device attached to her personal vehicle. The employee also alleged she had been subjected to ongoing sexual harassment by her immediate supervisor and a co-worker.

After the complaint was filed, the Spalding County Sheriff's Office opened a criminal investigation while the county launched a separate internal investigation. Sheriff Darrell Dix said he assigned two independent teams of investigators-one to conduct the criminal investigation and another to handle the county's internal review-to ensure the allegations were investigated thoroughly and impartially.

Sheriff says allegations were substantiated

What they're saying:

Sheriff Dix said investigators substantiated the sexual harassment allegations. Based on interviews and evidence gathered during the investigation, Spalding County immediately terminated the two employees accused of misconduct.

The sheriff also said investigators found evidence supporting the employee's claims of workplace misconduct, prompting the county to take disciplinary action while the criminal investigation continues.

Investigator's contact raises conflict concerns

What we know:

Sheriff Dix also revealed that during the investigation, an investigator with the State Court Solicitor's Office-who is married to one of the employees accused of sexual harassment-contacted the vi

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