Austell's Shameta Jones-Harrell sworn in as Cobb County's 1st-ever female police chief

A New Era of Policing Begins in Austell, Ga., with Black Woman Chief

Shameta Jones-Harrell has officially taken the helm as police chief of Austell, Georgia, becoming the first woman to lead any police department in Cobb County’s history. With over two decades of law enforcement experience, Jones-Harrell brings a strong track record of leadership, innovation, and a deep commitment to community policing. Sworn in Tuesday evening, Jones-Harrell outlined her top priorities: increasing female representation on the fo…

New Austell police chief makes history as first woman to take on such a role in county history

The Austell Police Department has a new chief, and she's the first ever female chief in Cobb County.

Austell Appoints First Woman Police Chief in Cobb County

The Austell City Council has appointed Shameta Jones-Harrell as the city’s new police chief.

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Austell's Shameta Jones-Harrell sworn in as Cobb County's 1st-ever female police chief

The city of Austell has made history after swearing in Shameta Jones-Harrell as their new police chief this week.

Rep. David Wilkerson Celebrates Appointment of New City of Austell Chief of Police Shameta Jones-Harrell – Georgia House of Representatives

ATLANTA – State Representative David Wilkerson (D-Powder Springs) celebrates the recent appointment of the City of Austell’s new chief of police, Shameta Jones-Harrell. Chief Jones-Harrell will be the first female chief of police in Cobb County’s history. “I have enjoyed getting to know Chief Harrell over the past two-plus years and have witnessed her strong … Continue reading "Rep. David Wilkerson Celebrates Appointment of New City of Austell C…