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Fulton's Darnell says it with flowers

Bouquets sent to her favorite people and causes. Fulton taxpayers pick up the tab.
Former Fulton County Commissioner Bill Edwards, left, and Commissioner Emma Darnell were responsible for nearly all of the money Fulton commissioners spent on floral arrangements from 2009 to May 2015. JASON GETZ / AJC

Credit: Jason Getz

Credit: Jason Getz

Former Fulton County Commissioner Bill Edwards, left, and Commissioner Emma Darnell were responsible for nearly all of the money Fulton commissioners spent on floral arrangements from 2009 to May 2015. JASON GETZ / AJC
By Ciara Bri'd Frisbie
Aug 29, 2015

Fulton County Commissioner Emma Darnell sends bouquets of flowers to county employees, seniors, friends and political supporters -- more than any of her colleagues, past or present.

Find out why Darnell thinks it's OK to bill Fulton taxpayers for the expense. Read the full story on myAJC.com.

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