Austell Police Department

05/29/2026

05/26/2026

Please help us send a huge thank you to Howard’s Wrecker Service for stopping by APD with sweet treats for our staff. We appreciate the support and we look forward to having you all as our new wrecker service vendor serving the City of Austell.

05/21/2026

We had a great time visiting the Anderson Mill Center for Nursing and Healing for a meet and greet with the staff and residents. Thank you all for being wonderful host and we are looking forward to our next visit!

05/13/2026

🚨 MISSING PERSON ALERT 🚨

The East Point Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating Derek Samuel, a 20-year-old Black male who was last seen near 3645 Marketplace Blvd (Target), East Point, GA 30344.

🔹 Height: 5’08”
🔹 Weight: 127 lbs
🔹 Hair: Black
🔹 Eyes: Brown
🔹 Last Seen Wearing: Black hoodie and black sweatpants

This case is related to Case Number: 26-004791.

If you have any information regarding Derek Samuel’s whereabouts, please contact East Point Police Detective T. Armand at 404-765-1142 or contact your local law enforcement agency immediately.

Please share to help bring him home safely. 🙏🏾

05/11/2026

In honor of last week’s Teacher Appreciation Week, we had the pleasure to provide goodies for the wonderful staff at Austell Elementary, Garrett Middle School, and South Cobb High School. We appreciate all of the teachers and school staff for the time, patience, and knowledge they pour into the students in our community each day!