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Georgia mayor fires entire police department after dispute
Filed: May 08, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
Summary: Mayor Ron Shinnick allegedly fired the entire police department after officers made Facebook comments about his wife.
WHO: Mayor Ron Shinnick
WHAT: Mayor Ron Shinnick allegedly fired the entire police department
WHEN: May 08, 2026 at 5:05 PM ET
WHERE: Cohutta, Georgia
WHY: Officers made Facebook comments about his wife, prompting the firing.
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