Troup County government employee terminated, investigation ongoing after payroll discrepancy
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- GBI arrested former Troup County payroll employee Wesleigh Gaddy for theft related to payroll system misuse.
- Payroll discrepancy discovered in late April led to employee termination and ongoing investigation by authorities.
UPDATE: The GBI has arrested Wesleigh Gaddy, a former Troup County Board of Commissioners employee, for Theft by Taking related to misuse of the county’s payroll system. Gaddy, 35, was the Payroll and Benefit Generalist and is currently in Troup County Jail, with further charges pending. No other employees are suspected, but the investigation remains active. Authorities encourage anyone with information to contact the GBI.
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Original story: Troup County government officials have taken action after a payroll discrepancy was reported in late April.
The discrepancy was reported to Troup County Management on April 29, 2025, and management immediately took action by conducting an internal investigation and consulting with the District Attorney’s office and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
According to Eric Mosley, the county manager, the investigation led to the termination of a Payroll & Benefits Generalist on Wednesday, May 7, 2025.
“Troup County is also conducting a thorough review of its payroll and internal control procedures and has implemented interim safeguards to ensure continued financial accuracy and protection of public funds,” Mosley added. “The County is committed to transparency and accountability and will continue cooperating fully with the GBI’s ongoing investigation.”
The investigation remains ongoing by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
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