A small-town Georgia police chief who left to face enemy fire in Iraq only to return and be fired by town officials got his job back Wednesday, thanks to an angry mayor.
Doraville Mayor Ray Jenkins deemed his council's recent vote to oust Police Chief John King contrary to state and federal laws and put the chief back on the job.
"I support him 100 percent," Jenkins told FOXNews.com. "The community is really upset and disturbed. I am trying to get it under control."
King, a colonel with the Army National Guard, came under fire by council members who were upset after he was sent to Iraq, calling him a part-time police chief. Doraville is about 16 miles outside of Atlanta with about 15,000 residents, King said. Full Story - MagazineLane.com - Bag Borrow Or Steal Handbags
Doraville Mayor Ray Jenkins deemed his council's recent vote to oust Police Chief John King contrary to state and federal laws and put the chief back on the job.
"I support him 100 percent," Jenkins told FOXNews.com. "The community is really upset and disturbed. I am trying to get it under control."
King, a colonel with the Army National Guard, came under fire by council members who were upset after he was sent to Iraq, calling him a part-time police chief. Doraville is about 16 miles outside of Atlanta with about 15,000 residents, King said. Full Story - MagazineLane.com - Bag Borrow Or Steal Handbags
