On Wednesday, Indiana State Police began an investigation into Atlanta Utility Superintendent and Building Commissioner Andy Emmert. You can read more about that at this link.
On Thursday afternoon, The Reporter received the following statement from the Town of Atlanta:
“The Town of Atlanta is aware of the ongoing investigation by the Indiana State Police and is fully cooperating with the investigation. It is the Town’s understanding that it is not the target of the investigation. The Town is awaiting further information from law enforcement as to the result of the investigation. Until the Town has additional information, Utility Superintendent and Building Commissioner Andy Emmert will be on administrative leave.”