Gov. Kemp appoints Lt. Col. Josh Lamb as GEMA director, succeeding Chris Stallings and bringing extensive law enforcement experience.

He pursued his goals with determination, serving first with the Atlanta Police Department before joining the Georgia State Patrol (GSP). In January 2023, he graduated from the 114th Trooper School.

GBI investigates a Georgia State Patrol officer-involved shooting in Gordon County; suspect Christopher Lee Dixon injured.

MACON, Ga. — The Georgia Department of Public Safety, which runs Georgia State Patrol, was busy Tuesday due to the winter weather storm hitting Georgia, data released by the agency shows.