Entire Police Department in Cohutta Fired by Mayor

Cohutta council members plan to ask mayor to step down and reinstate police | Chattanooga Times Free Press

In the most recent development of Cohutta's small town drama, three members of the Town Council have scheduled an emergency meeting on Friday to discuss the removal of Mayor Ron Shinnick and the reinstatement of the Cohutta Police Department, according to a flyer posted to Cohutta City Hall.

Entire police department in Cohutta fired by mayor

The mayor of Cohutta fired the town’s entire police department, prompting a special council meeting.

Former Cohutta officers speak out after mass firing, town council sets special meeting to request mayor’s removal

A special meeting is scheduled in Cohutta to address the recent disbandment of the local police department, the firing of officers, and calls for Mayor Ron Shinnick’s removal amid controversy over his decision to dissolve the force.