QUITMAN, Ga. (WALB) — The City of Quitman has placed its chief of police on administrative leave following reports regarding matters involving the chief.

James Lawrence, city manager, said in a statement to WALB, “Police services will continue without interruption under the department’s next-ranking officer. As this is a personnel matter, the city will have no further comment at this time.”

Wednesday, Oct. 14, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) confirmed it was investigating a case involving Quitman Chief of Police Lawrence McGee.

Lawrence says the chief‘s administrative leave is pending the outcome of the review process, in accordance with the city’s employment policies.

WALB is still waiting on the official press release from the GBI.

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