The hit to morale was “significant” and multiple people resigned when the Fulton County District Attorney’s office required workers to take unpaid time off to help close a budget gap.

There was just one problem.

“We didn’t need to furlough,” said DA Paul Howard, who ordered the furloughs.

The county manager, Dick Anderson, was incredulous. Furloughs weren’t at all warranted, he said.

To read more about why workers were forced to take unneeded furlough days, click here.