Crime & Safety

Douglas County Fire Chief On Administrative Leave: Report

An investigation of the county fire department's hiring process is being completed, a media report says.

DOUGLASVILLE, GA — Douglas County Fire Chief Roderick Jolivette has been placed on administrative leave, pending an investigation of the county fire department's hiring process, Fox 5 Atlanta reported.

Deputy Fire Chief Dr. Miles Allen is leading the department until further notice, county officials said in a statement to Fox 5.

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