Sheriff Williams Sues for Budget Control Amid Funding Concerns

Sheriff Williams sues for budget control amid funding concerns

WAYNESBORO, Ga (WJBF) - Burke County Sheriff Alfonso Williams is asking for a court order to allow him to have control over his department's budget. The order which his attorneys say would guarantee public officials carry out their duties required by law. Shawn McCullers, Attorney with The Ifill Law Group. says control over the department's budget is a key issue in making Burke County safer. “They’re trying to require that not only you get the i…

Fulton County Sheriff sues county over budget interference allegations

Fulton County Sheriff Pat Labat has filed a lawsuit against the county. It alleges the county interfered with his constitutional authority to manage his o

Fulton sheriff sues county over spending policy

Fulton County Sheriff Pat Labat, center, filed suit against Fulton County over purchasing policies. (Provided by Fulton County Sheriff’s Office) Fulton County Sheriff Pat Labat on June 17 filed suit against Fulton County for interfering with his constitutional duties through ordinances that restrict his budget. In a statement from the Sheriff’s Office, Labat said ordinances and resolutions adopted by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners unde…