Former Georgia U.S. Senator David Perdue will not run in 2022.
It used to be if someone wanted to be a Georgia State Trooper that person couldn’t have any tattoos visible below the elbow. Recent rule changed will now allow for tattoos below the elbow, but they cannot be displayed.
The Georgia Department of Public Safety has issued new guidelines that will allow troopers to wear long-sleeved shirts in the summertime to cover up any tattoos. In the past, troopers were required to start wearing short-sleeved uniform shirts during warm weather.
Applicants to be Georgia State Patrol cadets still can’t have tattoos on their neck or face.
The policy could particularly affect military veterans who would like to become troopers. Department of Public Safety recruiting coordinator Lt. Auston Allen “People that are in service, in public service, have been allowed to get tattoos on their forearms or slightly below the elbow that until this policy change has automatically been disqualified from attending trooper school,” he said. “Now they have an option and some of those will make outstanding troopers no doubt.”
WMAZ contributed to this story
One of the highlights of the Chattooga County Agricultural Fair is the annual chicken show and auction where Chattooga County 4H and FFA students show the chickens that they have raised and then have a chance to recoup some money for their efforts.
Someone found dog at Leroy Massey School Friday February 19 if this is your dog , call 706 238 0117 and leave message
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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Sunday, February 21, 2021: