Shirley Sosebee, Fannin County Tax Commissioner was removed from her office late Thursday afternoon, March 5.  Shortly after 4 pm, Sosebee was arrested on charges of Forgery and Violation of Oath of Office. Sosebee has since posted bail of $10,000 and has been released.  Each charge was $5,000.

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Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) was called in to conduct a formal investigation at the request of Fannin County Sheriff's Office.  According to a complaint filed with the Sheriff's Office, a signature on a deed transfer title for a parcel of real estate appeared to be forged. An investigation followed, resulting in Sosebee's arrest.

 

More on this story as information is received.