By World News 09 | October 21, 2026
MILNER, Georgia, United States — A small Georgia town is facing uncertainty over its local law enforcement after its entire full-time police department submitted resignations amid a serious dispute involving city leaders. The city manager has also announced plans to leave her position.
The resignations were announced during a Milner City Council meeting on October 19 by City Manager Tausha Grose. Police Chief Lamar Bunn and the department's full-time officers are scheduled to leave on October 28, while Grose's final working day is expected to be October 30, according to local media reports.
Most of the town's reserve officers have also reportedly resigned, raising questions about how policing will be managed once the departures take effect.
Dispute Centers on Trust and Surveillance Concerns
The dispute has exposed a breakdown in trust between police leadership and elected officials.
Bunn has raised concerns about a tracking device allegedly placed on his vehicle without proper authorization. Mayor Craig Timmons declined to comment directly when asked about the allegation, according to local reporting.
The allegation has not been established as wrongdoing, and the mayor's response should not be interpreted as confirmation that he placed the device.
Bunn has also expressed concern about surveillance and whether cameras or tracking equipment could be used without officers' knowledge. He said he would prefer to see the dispute resolved and indicated that a change in circumstances could potentially make reconciliation possible.
City Manager Also Announces Resignation
Grose said she could no longer perform her duties effectively because trust had broken down. She described her decision to leave as painful after spending six years serving the city.
The dispute has also involved disagreements over overtime and restrictions on the use of city vehicles for outside employment. However, both Grose and Bunn have said these policy issues do not fully explain their decisions to resign.
The situation has placed additional pressure on the city's leadership to address concerns raised by employees and restore confidence in local government.
Questions Remain Over Future Police Coverage
Milner, a small community in central Georgia, now faces the challenge of maintaining public safety while the resignations remain scheduled to take effect.
Local reporting has identified the Lamar County Sheriff's Office as a possible source of law enforcement coverage after the department's departure. However, the long-term arrangements have not been definitively established in the reports reviewed for this article.
The city council may still have an opportunity to resolve the dispute before the scheduled departure dates. Bunn has expressed an interest in fixing the breakdown in trust, although it remains unclear whether an agreement will be reached.
For residents, the immediate concern is whether the city can ensure a smooth transition and maintain reliable police services.
World News 09 will continue to follow developments in Milner as more information becomes available.
Sources and verification
This original report is based on coverage published by CBS Atlanta, FOX 5 Atlanta, WSB-TV and other regional news outlets. The resignations have been reported by multiple sources. The tracking-device allegation remains unproven, and the future policing arrangements remain subject to confirmation.
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