Shannon Manigault, Atlanta’s first-ever inspector general, has resigned. The Office of the Inspector General, or OIG, is tasked with investigating fraud, corruption, and abuse within the city government. Manigault, who was appointed in December 2020, says she tried to have meetings to discuss issues for many months.
Manigault announced her resignation during a press conference Monday morning. She claimed her investigations have been hindered, she’s faced bullying, and her family has been targeted. Manigault’s resignation leaves behind dozens of ongoing investigations into Atlanta government officials, which she describes as “serious.”
Following several appearances on WABE’s “Closer Look,” where Manigault outlined the challenges she faced as Atlanta’s OIG, she returned to the program for an exclusive conversation with show host Rose Scott.
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