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DeKalb commissioner accused of sexually harassing employee

By Mark Niesse
Aug 10, 2017

DeKalb County Commissioner Greg Adams is being accused by one of his office's employees of sexual harassment.

Ashlee Wright, who is Adams’ district director, alleges that he pursued a late-night “sexual liaison” while they were at an out-of-town conference. She also says he asked for pictures of her in a bikini, among other allegations.

Wright is seeking $750,000 from the county government to resolve the allegations outside of court.

Adams, a pastor and former police officer, denies making inappropriate comments.

He says he treats employees and constituents with integrity and accountability.

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<p>Ashlee Wright is the district director for DeKalb County Commissioner Greg Adams.</p>
<p>Ashlee Wright is the district director for DeKalb County Commissioner Greg Adams.</p>

About the Author

Mark Niesse is an enterprise reporter and covers elections and Georgia government for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and is considered an expert on elections and voting. Before joining the AJC, he worked for The Associated Press in Atlanta, Honolulu and Montgomery, Alabama. He also reported for The Daily Report and The Santiago Times in Chile.

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