Retiring Alpharetta Public Safety Director Honored For Service

ATLANTA, GA -- On Thursday, Sen. John Albers recognized Gary D. George, director of the Alpharetta Department of Public Safety, for his 50 years of service and leadership with a presentation of Senate Resolution 44.

George is set to retire from service with the city of Alpharetta on Tuesday, Jan. 31.

“Director George’s service to Alpharetta, our state and our nation is truly admirable,” Albers, a Republican from Roswell, said. “He is a role model within the department and our community and serves an instrumental part in keeping Georgians safe. The positive impact he has made on the lives of our citizens will never be forgotten.”

George is a graduate of the FBI National Academy, the FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development course (LEEDS), and Northwestern University's School of Police Staff and Command. He holds a bachelor's degree in criminal justice administration and a master's degree in public affairs from Park University.

After graduating college, he first began his public service at the Independence, Missouri, Police Department. While serving there, he served as detective, sergeant, captain, and assistant chief of police. In 1997, he was named the department's chief of police.

On July 1, 2006, he was appointed director of public safety for the city of Alpharetta after serving five years as the city’s police chief.

As director, he oversees fire, police, EMS and 911 operations for the city. George's successor will be John Robison, who comes to Alpharetta from Powder Springs.

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