Lavonia Police Chief Announces Promotions of Four Officers

Lavonia Police Chief Shane Edmisten announced the promotion of several of his officers.

At the Lavonia City Council meeting earlier this week, Edmisten said over the past year, he’s hired some good, experienced officers, and that has opened up some promotions.

Four officers were promoted to Patrol Supervisors. They include:

1. Lt. Josh Akins
2. Sgt. McKenzie Phillips
3. Sgt. Ken Mason
4. Sgt. Jay Thomas

Chief Edmisten said he was proud of the work his officers do and said this past year, he has not gotten a single complaint from the community about his department nor any of his officers.