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Former Atlanta, Louisville police chief to be Buffalo's first female police commissioner
4+ week, 23+ hour ago (431+ words) BUFFALO, N. Y. (WIVB) " A former Atlanta and Louisville police chief is set to become Buffalo's first-ever female police commissioner, Mayor Sean Ryan said Monday. Erika Shields on Monday was named Buffalo's permanent police commissioner beginning in May. Shields is a former…...
Atlanta officials propose 404 Day study after deadly Piedmont Park shooting
6+ day, 21+ hour ago (64+ words) The study would scrutinize several facets of the celebrations, including public safety and event permitting....
Cumming Police Department cuts ribbon on new precinct at City Center, honors fallen deputies
1+ week, 3+ day ago (14+ words) The building is the new home to the police and municipal court for Cumming....
Convicted murderer already serving life in prison sentenced to additional 35 years for running drug distribution and money laundering operation from state custody
1+ week, 4+ day ago (144+ words) The evidence presented at trial showed that Matthews distributed hundreds of kilograms of illegal drugs in the Atlanta area and laundered hundreds of thousands of dollars in drug proceeds, including for drug suppliers in Colombia and California. On April 21, 2026, U. S. District…...
Henry County abruptly dismisses County Manager Cheri Matthews
1+ week, 5+ day ago (183+ words) April 23, 2026 / 1: 19 PM EDT / CBS Atlanta The Henry County Board of Commissioners has made a big and abrupt change to county leadership. On Wednesday, the board announced that Cheri Matthews would be leaving the position as County Manager "effective immediately." In…...
" Norcross Public Safety Building
3+ week, 3+ day ago (825+ words) April 10 It's Hayden here with my weekly newsletter on Norcross. It was a busy week for meetings. Monday's city council meeting saw a couple of public safety milestones, including the go-ahead for a $6 million bond for the new Norcross Public…...
Council approves agreement for Norcross to join regional police response team
3+ week, 5+ day ago (423+ words) Council members approved an agreement necessary for the Norcross Police Department to join a multi-agency special response team with law enforcement in Duluth, Lilburn, and Suwanee. Police Chief Bill Grogan said the agreement allows Norcross to participate in high-risk public…...
Who is Erika Shields? The mayor's nominee for Buffalo Police Commissioner
4+ week, 20+ hour ago (407+ words) BUFFALO, N. Y. " Erika Shields is poised to make history as the first female Police Commissioner in Buffalo, pending approval by the Common Council. Mayor Sean Ryan introduced Shields Monday morning in Buffalo City Hall, calling her the most qualified candidate following…...
Former Dunwoody lieutenant Espinoza surrenders state certificates, can no longer serve as an officer in Georgia
4+ week, 19+ hour ago (475+ words) Former Dunwoody Police Lt. Fidel Espinoza, the target of an investigation by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (POST) for conduct unbecoming of an officer and sexual harassment, surrendered nine officer certifications, including one that would allow him…...