Peachtree Corners considers forming its own police department

City leaders are updating residents on the possibility of forming a local police department, a move that could shift law enforcement services away from Gwinnett County.

City Manager Brian Thompson described the city’s current situation as a “tale of two cities,” pointing to areas with higher crime levels compared to others.

“You could say that essentially Peachtree Corners is paying about $11 million for police service,” Thompson said, noting the annual cost of coverage from Gwinnett County…

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