Cohutta police department
Coverage of Cohutta police department 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 town reinstates police force days after mayor fired entire department
The town of Cohutta, Georgia reinstated its police force after the mayor, Ron Shinnick, fired all officers due to a dispute involving his wife, former town clerk Pam Shinnick. The town council voted to reinstate the officers and provide back pay. The move comes after the town was left without a police force for several days.
- 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.