Courtney Bryant

Feb 21, 2025 | fox5atlanta.com | Courtney Bryant |Travis Maurer

Outgoing DeKalb County Police Chief Mirtha Ramos says she was "completely surprised" when DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson informed her that the county wanted to move in another direction. Ramos spoke with FOX 5’s Courtney Bryant the day after the news broke about her departure.

Feb 21, 2025 | yahoo.com | Courtney Bryant

The BriefMirtha Ramos was informed by CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson that she must step down as police chief, with 21 days to resign or be fired. Ramos was surprised by the decision, as she believed her performance and the department's improvements were strong. CEO Cochran-Johnson announced new recruiting and retention initiatives for police officers, including better compensation.

Dec 12, 2023 | fox5atlanta.com | Courtney Bryant

The family of a missing 54-year-old man with autism is pleading with the community to help them bring their loved one home. A Mattie's Call, Georgia's emergency missing alert for disabled or elderly persons, was issued for Russel Rodney F. Rainey, who was last seen the day after Thanksgiving. His family is worried about him because he lives with diabetes and needs daily medication.

Dec 12, 2023 | news.yahoo.com | Courtney Bryant

ATLANTA - The family of a missing 54-year-old man with autism is pleading with the community to help them bring their loved one home. A Mattie's Call, Georgia's emergency missing alert for disabled or elderly persons, was issued for Russel Rodney F. Rainey, who was last seen the day after Thanksgiving. His family is worried about him because he lives with diabetes and needs daily medication.