Austell Chief of Police Orin Scott Hamilton is stepping down after 2.5 years of service. Chief Hamilton was the first African American chief of police for the city. For now, it's not exactly clear what Hamilton plans to do next,

Austell Police Chief Scott Hamilton announced his resignation Thursday. Hamilton was the City of Austell’s first African American police chief, and leaves the position after serving in it for two-and-a-half years. Before that, he spent decades on the force, including time at the Cobb County Police Department.

The City of Austell is looking for a new leader for its police department. After two and a half years, Scott Hamilton is resigning as the city’s chief of police. Hamilton was the first African American chief in the city’s history.