Woman accused of stealing $400K from Lumpkin County, found in Florida

The Brief

  • Nearly $400,000 reported stolen from Lumpkin County funds.
  • Suspect arrested in Florida and extradited to Georgia.
  • More than $100,000 recovered; no bond granted.

LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga. A 52-year-old woman is facing a felony charge after investigators say nearly $400,000 was stolen from the Lumpkin County Finance Department.

What we know:

According to the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office, the theft was reported on Nov. 4, 2025. Authorities said $399,416.33 in county funds was taken in violation of Georgia law under a charge of theft by deception, a felony offense. The case was assigned to the sheriff’s office Criminal Investigations Division.

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