The city of Austell has made history after swearing in Shameta Jones-Harrell as their new police chief this week.

Shameta Jones-Harrell takes the oath of office as chief of police in Austell, Ga. The Huntsville native is the first female to lead a Cobb Co. police force.

Austell appoints Shameta Jones-Harrell as its first female police chief, marking a historic moment for Cobb County.

When Shameta Jones-Harrell joined the Austell Police Department, she brought with her goals of solid community policing and keeping citizens safe.

Shameta Jones-Harrell has become the first woman to lead any police department in Cobb County's history. Learn more about her goals.

Chief Shameta Jones-Harrell received a unanimous vote at Monday night's Austell City Council meeting. What we know: Jones-Harrell is replacing Scott Hamilton, who served as the city's chief of ...

AUSTELL, Ga. — A Huntsville native has broken barriers in Georgia law enforcement, becoming the first woman to lead a police department in Cobb County.

On June 1, Shameta Jones-Harrell was named the first female Chief of Police throughout Cobb County history.

On June 1, Shameta Jones-Harrell was named the first female Chief of Police throughout Cobb County history.

“Chief Harrell received a unanimous vote of 6-0 at tonight’s city council meeting making her the first female Chief of Police ...