MEIGS, GA (WTXL) -- The police chief in Meigs has stepped down from his position.
A city spokesperson confirmed Gary Price turned in his resignation letter Monday to accept the position of interim police chief in Sylvester, Georgia.
This is not the first time Meigs has seen a lapse in law enforcement leadership.
During the month of September, the police department was shut down by the city council.
A few days after the department was closed, Cheryl Walters was sworn in as mayor.
At the time, residents told WTXL they were concerned about the political shift in town and complained that they were not given enough of a reason for the police office to close.
Walters reopened the department, saying it was never technically closed, because city council lacked the required vote to pass the motion.
Walters said Price's leadership was critical during a period of turmoil among city leaders.
"He's been an absolute God-send -- I would say, in the past two years -- gluing the city together," she said. "He will be greatly missed."
Walters has named an interim chief for the department. She said she will search for another interim officer and for a permanent police chief, calling the situation "an emergency."
Walters will formally present her choice at the next city council meeting on December 19.
