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Gwinnett County police arrest former Forest Park public works director for DUI

Police said Alton Matthews showed signs of intoxication and refused a sobriety test after a crash in a city-issued vehicle.

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Former Forest Park public works director Alton Matthews faces DUI charges in Gwinnett County after driving a city-issued car.

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City leader’s DUI arrest unknown to officials before his retirement, they say

The city of Forest Park officials said they had no idea the public works director had been arrested for DUI in another county while driving a city vehicle.

·Atlanta, United States
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Gwinnett County police arrest former Forest Park public works director for DUI

Former Forest Park public works director Alton Matthews faces DUI charges in Gwinnett County after driving a city-issued car.

·Atlanta, United States
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WAGA broke the news in Atlanta, United States on Wednesday, July 15, 2026.
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