Georgia mayor resigns days after firing town’s police force for upsetting his wife

Source: New York Post

A small-town mayor in Georgia resigned just one week after he fired the entire police force in retaliation for “inappropriate comments” officers allegedly made about his wife. Cohutta Mayor Ron Shinnick made no mention of the petty saga in his May 15 resignation letter and said the decision came down to spending time with relatives battling health issues. “After careful consideration, I have decided it is time for me to step down from this role.