Cohutta Police Force Restored as Town Council Reverses Mass Dismissals
Cohutta, Georgia's town council reinstated the 10-officer police department and approved back pay after Mayor Ron Shinnick fired the force days earlier, while also barring firings for 30 days and delaying other business. The move followed internal disputes linked to complaints about the mayor’s wife, former town clerk Pam Shinnick, and potential charter violations; Whitfield County deputies will assist during the transition.