Varnell Police Chief on administrative leave

VARNELL, Ga. (WDEF) — In Whitfield County, the Daily Citizen says the Varnell Police Chief is on administrative leave.

According to the Dalton Daily Citizen, Chief Lyle Grant is being investigated by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.

Our news partner also says Varnell Councilman, Sheldon Fowler, resigned after a run-in with the chief.

The Dalton Daily Citizen says Fowler cursed Chief Grant and poked him after they responded to a domestic situation at Fowler’s home earlier this month.