Lookout Mountain, Ga., Hiring New Fire, Police Chief Year Later

  • Friday, January 3, 2025
Dewayne Steele with wife Kelly at his swearing in
Dewayne Steele with wife Kelly at his swearing in

The town of Lookout Mountain, Ga., is considering a new fire and police chief a year after hiring the last one.

The town put out a notice that is will conduct a public hearing "regarding the potential appointment of a new chief of police and fire."

It will be Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall, 1214 Lula Lake Road.

Notice is hereby given that the City of Lookout Mountain, Georgia, will conduct a Public Hearing regarding thepotential appointment of a new Chief of Police and Fire. The Public Hearing will take place at 5:30 PM on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at City Hall, 1214 Lula Lake Road, Lookout Mountain, Georgia 30750. All residents and interested parties are encouraged to attend.

This time a year ago, Chief Todd Gann gave his letter of resignation. He had worked for the city 15 years as chief of the department.

Dewayne Steele was then named the new chief of Fire and Police for the town.

He began his career as a firefighter in Rossville, Ga. from 1974-1982. He was an officer with the Walker County Sheriff’s Department as well as a jail administrator with the Walker County Detention facility with the rank of captain.

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