A group of state lawmakers opposes an effort to remove Victor Hill as Clayton County's next sheriff. Members of the Clayton Legislative Delegation spoke out at the state capitol Monday.
Hill's status as sheriff-elect of Clayton County remains complicated as January approaches, and late Monday, he got a show of support. Five state lawmakers discussed their opposition to a step that could lead to Hill's removal from office, at least temporarily.
The Clayton County sheriff-elect is supposed to take office for the New Year, but he faces a racketeering and theft indictment.
His state law enforcement certification has been suspended, and the Georgia Sheriff's Association wants Hill suspended once he is sworn in until the criminal case is resolved. State Sen. Gail Davenport said that since the courts have not ruled on Hill's case, the delegation wants to make sure he has the right to prove his innocence.
Earlier, the Georgia Sheriff's Association president said Governor Nathan Deal should appoint a retired Clayton County sheriff until Victor Hill's case is over.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:00 AM EDT2013-05-22 12:00:05 GMT
Authorities have canceled an Amber Alert for a 1-year-old girl after she was found safe.
Authorities have canceled an Amber Alert for a 1-year-old girl after she was found safe. They say 1-year-old Annya Buchannon was in the back of a car that was stolen just after midnight from the Playskool Daycare on Conley Road in Forest Park.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:57 AM EDT2013-05-22 11:57:46 GMT
Five people made a quick escape from a MARTA bus just before it was hit by a train Tuesday morning.
Five people made a quick escape from a MARTA bus just before it was hit by a train Tuesday morning. Fire crews say the bus stalled on the railroad tracks in downtown Decatur, and those onboard had just seconds to get out before an oncoming train hit it.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:48 PM EDT2013-05-22 02:48:00 GMT
Local families are taking a serious look at storm shelters in the aftermath of Monday's deadly tornado in Oklahoma.
Local families are taking a serious look at storm shelters in the aftermath of Monday's deadly tornado in Oklahoma. Those shelters could mean the difference between life and death when faced with one of these powerful storms.
