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Former Athens tag office employee accused of forging records, stealing taxpayer money
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Ashlyn Webb , as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· August 21, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points This led to the arrest of a former employee, Lilia Lozano. Further details about the case are available from the source, including an interview with the Tax Commissioner and information from a police report.
Money is missing after a scheme involving forged signatures. An internal review found suspicious paperwork related to vehicle title transfers. This led to the arrest of a former employee, Lilia Lozano.
The employee's actions are still being investigated to determine the extent of the missing funds. A discrepancy in signatures on documents initially raised suspicions.
Further details about the case are available from the source, including an interview with the Tax Commissioner and information from a police report.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 21, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
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