DUBLIN, Ga. — Two Central Georgia lawmakers are asking the state auditor to look into the financial situation at Dublin City Schools after dire warnings from the Georgia Department of Education.

The letter from state Rep. Matt Hatchett and Sen. Larry Walker says, "These findings suggest a trend in fiscal distress that, if left unaddressed, could result in insolvency and jeopardize the educational services provided to the children currently enrolled in Dublin City Schools."

State School Superintendent Richard Woods notified the district last Friday that it was set to be short nearly $12 million by the end of the year and $13.4 million by the end of June 2026.

The letter suggests that — if the issues are not addressed — the Dublin City School system could go broke.

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