KKK Fliers Thrown into Yards in Metro Atlanta County

The sheriff in a metro Atlanta county said his agency is taking seriously reports of Ku Klux Klan fliers being distributed in his county over the weekend.

Rockdale County deputies responded to numerous reports of the fliers being thrown into the yards in a subdivision in the southern part of the county on Sunday, June 21, the agency reported on Facebook.

“I find it very disturbing, especially in the wake of the tragedy in Charleston,” Rockdale County Sheriff Eric J. Levett said in a statement.

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The fliers were stuffed into plastic baggies along with candy. They allegedly referenced a KKK group in North Carolina and included contact information.

The fliers were collected by deputies.

Rockdale County is located east of Atlanta, bordering the counties of DeKalb, Gwinnett, Walton, Newton and Henry.

Sheriff Levett’s entire statement

“I find it very disturbing, especially in the wake of the tragedy in Charleston, that someone would distribute Ku Klux Klan propaganda in Rockdale County. The residents that called to report this were understandably upset and I am too. The Ku Klux Klan is a known hate group and the Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office is taking this very seriously. We will look into the origins of the fliers and determine if any criminal charges exist, and if so, we will pursue them.”

The agency urged residents to contact the sheriff’s office if they have received a flyer.