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Around the Region: Police Porn Scandal, City Smoking Ban and Multi-Agency Task Force

A look at top Patch stories from around Georgia.

– Athens Patch

Athens Clarke County Police Chief Jack Lumpkin announced Monday that Major Mike Shockley had retired on Friday because of accusations involving pornography.

Lumpkin said Shockley had downloaded sexually explicit materials onto his work computer. The material did not seem to be of a predatory nature, but officials plan to search Shockley's computer thoroughly.

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– Buckhead Patch

By an 11-1 vote on Monday, the Atlanta City Council approved an ordinance prohibiting , meaning the legislation now goes to Mayor Kasim Reed for final approval.

Smoking in Atlanta parks and other recreation areas will be punishable with fines of up to $1,000, six months in jail or community service.

Athletic fields, aquatic areas, golf courses, tennis courts, hiking/walking/biking trails, playgrounds, off-leash areas, spectator and concession areas are also included in the ban.

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– Suwanee Patch

Several Gwinnett law enforcement agencies are planning to form an inter-agency drug and vice task force, as a result of the Service Delivery Strategy Settlement.

The Gwinnett Metro Task force will investigate and prosecute the offenders through mutual aid where violations occur within the named cities in the agreement. Any case that occurs outside the city or leads to violations outside the city will be turned over the Gwinnett County Police. The cases made by the Gwinnett Metro Task force will be turned over to the appropriate court system.

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