An internal audit by Fulton County has found that, while complying with 2008 state legislation, the county erroneously sent about $42,000 to the then-new city of Milton.

It happened amid a series of keying errors as special services taxes were shuffled.

The majority of the money was supposed to have gone to unincorporated south Fulton, according to findings announced during a commission meeting.

At the time, Fulton was complying with a law requiring it return to Johns Creek and Milton any lingering taxes paid for city-type services.

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Yemaya Lyles (right) wipes away tears during a news conference in front of the Rockdale County Public Schools administration building on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023. Lyles' son, Antonio, was assaulted by a paraprofessional, who has since been fired and charged with battery. Lyles says her case against the school district has dragged on since then. (Miguel Martinez/AJC 2023)

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