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Wedowee Utilities Uncover $670K in Suspicious Payments | Birmingham News
Wedowee’s utilities board uncovers $670,000 in suspicious vendor payments stretching back 12 years, prompting a forensic audit and renewed scrutiny as the town faces state investigation. The director says he’s not blaming anyone but insists on transparency, especially around mileage reimbursements and lagoon chemical costs that seem wildly out of line with current prices. Former chairman Mayor Tim Coe admits receiving some payments during his tenure, claiming they were justified by his mileage logs and lagoon responsibilities. Now, new chairman Barry Waldrep is calling for public cooperation…
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