Mableton Names First Public Safety Director | Atlanta News

Mableton just landed a major win: they’ve tapped Doctor Kerry Stallings, former University System of Georgia police chief with two decades of experience, as their first-ever public safety director. Approved by city council in a 5-1 vote after an executive session, this move signals serious commitment to building a new municipal police force from scratch. With a Ph.D. in public administration and prior leadership roles—including as a Powder Springs captain—Stallings is poised to establish trust and operational excellence. Mayor Michael Owens and City Manager Bill Tanks both praised his statewide expertise, while former chancellor Sonny Perdue commended his steady leadership. Stallings is set to begin in the coming weeks, ready to lay the foundation for Mableton’s future safety infrastructure. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/03616c68df2780a9