Entire Georgia Police Department Resigns as Chief Accuses Mayor of Placing Tracking Device on His Vehicle

MILNER, Ga. — An entire police department in a small Georgia town has resigned, leaving local officials scrambling to determine how law enforcement services will continue amid allegations of distrust, political interference, and questionable conduct by city leadership.

During a Monday city council meeting, Milner City Manager Tausha Grose announced that every full-time member of the Milner Police Department had submitted a resignation, along with most of the department's reserve officers. The department, consisting of five members including Police Chief Lamar Bunn, is scheduled to cease operations on October 28, 2026.

The departures do not stop with law enforcement. Grose also announced her resignation, effective October 30, leaving the city facing a significant leadership crisis.

Chief accuses mayor of tracking his personal vehicle

Perhaps the most troubling allegation emerged when Chief Bunn publicly accused Milner Mayor Craig Timmons of placing a tracking device on his personal truck. Bunn cited a breakdown in trust between himself and city leadership as one of the reasons behind his departure.

The chief also made clear that he had not organized or encouraged the other officers to resign. According to Bunn, the remaining officers independently decided to leave their positions.

The allegation involving the tracking device raises serious questions about privacy, potential misuse of authority, and the relationship between elected officials and the law enforcement officers serving their communities.

However, the accusation remains an allegation. The information reported does not establish whether a tracking device was recovered, who allegedly installed it, or whether any investigation has been initiated.

A community left without its own police department

Milner is a small community in Lamar County, approximately 45 miles southeast of Atlanta, with fewer than 1,000 residents. With the department preparing to shut down, the Lamar County Sheriff's Office is expected to assume responsibility for law enforcement coverage.

Although county deputies can provide police services, the sudden departure of an entire municipal department represents an extraordinary breakdown in local government operations. Residents now face uncertainty about the future of their police department, the city's leadership, and how their tax dollars will be spent.

Former council member calls for dissolving the city

The controversy has also renewed questions about whether Milner should continue operating as an incorporated municipality. Former City Council member Skip Seda suggested that if the city no longer maintains its own police department or city manager, residents should consider pursuing the dissolution of the city.

The Local Lowdown will continue following developments in Milner.