Complaint filed by Cohutta officers claims terminated town clerk still had access to personal information

Mediation leads to resolution in Cohutta

We have an update on a controversy engulfing the Whitfield County town of Cohutta. According to a post from the Cohutta Police Department, there has been mediation in the matter between the town’s mayor, Ron Shinnick, and several members of the Cohutta Police Department along with citizens. Those employees alleged that the mayor’s wife, Pam Shinnick continued to work in her role as town clerk despite being terminated. According to the post, the …

Complaint filed by Cohutta officers claims terminated town clerk still had access to personal information

Cohutta’s city council voted to remove town clerk Pam Shinnick in January 2026 due to workplace issues. Despite her termination, police officers allege she maintained access to sensitive personnel and town records and are calling for a forensic audit to ensure proper oversight.