Cohutta
Coverage of Cohutta in the Nexus archive.
- Georgia mayor who fired town’s entire police force resigns, citing family ‘health concerns’
Georgia mayor Ron Shinnick resigned after firing the Cohutta police force, which was later rehired. He cited family health concerns as the reason for his resignation. The move came amid a political spat between Shinnick and his wife against members of the police department.
- Georgia mayor fires entire police department after officers complain about his wife in dispute
The mayor of Cohutta, Georgia, Ron Shinnick, fired the entire police department after officers complained about his wife, former town clerk Pat Shinnick. The move has raised questions about leadership and public safety in the community. The Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office will take over law enforcement duties.
- Small Georgia town’s mayor doesn’t know what happens next after firing entire police department
The town council of Cohutta, Georgia will discuss reinstating the police department after the mayor fired the chief and all officers. The council will also consider a request for the mayor's immediate resignation. The meeting is a response to the recent firing of the entire police department.