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Ex-Georgia Board of Education director, husband charged in alleged $50K grant theft
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· September 5, 2026
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Key points Kimberley Kerchelle Simmons, 52, and her husband Eric Geroy Simmons, 58, have been charged with theft by taking, with Kimberley also facing charges for false statements. The investigation began on July 24 after allegations of stolen funds from a school system were reported.
A former administrator and her husband are facing charges related to the theft of school grant funds. Kimberley Kerchelle Simmons, 52, and her husband Eric Geroy Simmons, 58, have been charged with theft by taking, with Kimberley also facing charges for false statements. The investigation began on July 24 after allegations of stolen funds from a school system were reported.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced the charges on Friday. Kimberley Simmons previously served as the Director of Special Education for the Greene County Board of Education.
Further details on the investigation and charges are available from the source.
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Category: safety Published: September 5, 2026 Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News Reading time: 1 min
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