Georgia Town's Entire Police Force and City Manager Resign Amid Conflicts with Mayor
The entire full-time police department and city manager in Milner, Georgia, have resigned, citing fundamental differences with city leadership and allegations of unethical conduct.
Milner, Georgia – The entire full-time police force and the city manager of Milner, Georgia, have resigned, citing conflicts with city leadership over legal compliance and ethical standards. The collective resignations were revealed during a city council meeting on Monday.
City Manager Tausha Grose announced her resignation along with that of the town's full-time police department and most part-time volunteer officers. Police Chief Lamar Bunn also submitted his resignation, accusing city hall of secretly placing a tracker on his truck, which he stated was purchased with personal funds and installed without the knowledge of the city council or city administrator.
In his resignation letter, Bunn cited fundamental differences regarding leadership, governance, and ethical alignment as the reason for his departure. He stated that recent actions and decisions by city leadership concerning legal compliance, ethical standards, and core values had compromised his ability to perform his duties with integrity.
Milner Police Captain Craig Walton echoed Bunn's concerns in his resignation letter, demanding an investigation into Mayor Craig Timmons' conduct. Walton expressed hope that the residents and City Council would take these concerns seriously and pursue an independent investigation into potential violations of the mayor's oath of office or the rights of city employees.
Several other police department employees also cited disagreements with the mayor and city council as the reason for their resignations.
Mayor Timmons acknowledged the concerns during the meeting and expressed hope for a resolution. While officials had previously disagreed over police overtime and a proposal to restrict officers from using city vehicles for part-time work, these disputes were not identified as the direct cause for the mass resignations. Bunn stated that he had devoted many years to law enforcement in Lamar County and had deep roots in the area, expressing a desire to stay if circumstances allowed.