Lavonia Hosting A Reception Sunday for Retired Police Chief

The City of Lavonia is hosting a reception for retired Police Chief Bruce Carlisle this weekend and the public is invited.

The reception is set for this Sunday, January 15 from 2p to 4p at the Lavonia Train Depot.

Carlisle retired on November 30 after 14 years as the city’s police chief and 20 years on the Lavonia Police Force.

Assistant Police Chief Daniel Carson is serving as the Interim Police Chief, and applications for a permanent are being taken through January 20, according to Lavonia Mayor Courtney Umbehant.

Carlisle is now working as the Registrar for the Stephens County Board of Elections.