Michael Register

Mableton August 17, 2023

Mableton Mayor Michael Owens meets with Cobb Public Safety leaders

Mableton Mayor Michael Owens distributed the following press release about his meeting with Cobb public safety leaders, along with County Manager Dr. Jackie McMorris, and Community Development Director Jessica Guinn:…

Cobb County Police Chief Michael Register (photo by Larry Felton Johnson)

Cobb County June 22, 2023

GBI Director Mike Register resigning to return to his former position as Cobb County Public Safety Director

According to a public information release from Cobb County, the Cobb County Board of Commissioners will vote on June 27 to appoint Michael Register as the county’s Public Safety Director,…

Georgia September 3, 2022

Michael Register appointed to Georgia Board of Private Detectives and Security Agencies

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced a list of appointments to state boards in a press release yesterday, and among those was Michael Register’s appointment to the Georgia Board of Private…

photo of Cobb Superior Court building from the front with a blue sky with clouds in the background

Cobb County August 17, 2022

Musical chairs in the justice system as Cobb-connected officials get new appointments

Cobb is picking up two Superior Court judges who are very familiar to the county, and at the same time a former Cobb police chief and assistant chief deputy will…

Georgia August 15, 2022

Kemp appoints Michael Register as new GBI Director

Governor Brian Kemp announced today that he has appointed Michael Register as the Director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. Register served as chief of the Cobb County Police Department,…

Cobb County Police Department February 17, 2018

Cobb Police Chief Register appointed to Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council

Cobb Police Chief Michael Register was appointed to the Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Council (POST) by Gov. Nathan Deal. According to the POST website: It is the mission of…

Cobb County Police Department July 3, 2017

Register issues statement on controversial Cobb County Police marijuana arrests

Cobb County Police Chief Michael Register issued a statement today regarding the controversial policy under which drivers were charged with DUI despite testing negative for marijuana. Register released the following…

Cobb County Police Department June 14, 2017

Michael Register approved, sworn in, as Cobb police chief

Michael Register, the former police chief of Clayton County, was approved and sworn in as the new Cobb County police chief yesterday at the regular Cobb County Board of Commissioners…

Cobb County Police Department June 13, 2017

Ott votes against approval of Michael Register as Cobb police chief

Citing problems with the selection process, Cobb County District Commissioner Bob Ott cast the sole vote against the approval of Michael Register as Cobb County police chief. He said his vote…

Cobb County police May 15, 2017

Current Clayton County police chief recommended to become Cobb County police chief

Michael Register, the current Clayton County police chief, has been recommended by Interim County Manager Rob Hosack for appointment as Cobb County police chief. Register has more than 30 years…

Kennesaw July 3, 2025

Kennesaw considering proposed $34.5 million budget in ‘challenging’ year

By Rebecca Gaunt The City of Kennesaw’s proposed $34.5 million budget for fiscal year 2026 reflects current economic uncertainties, while maintaining a steady millage rate of 7.75 mills. The highlights…

Opinion July 3, 2025

Bipartisan Support For Dreamers Still Exists Among All Americans

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College It’s hard to believe, but there used to be a lot more bipartisan unity among Republican and Democratic politicians when…

Courts July 3, 2025

Long-time Cobb Superior Court staff member dies

Brenda Owenby, who served the Cobb County Superior Court Clerk’s Office for more than six decades, died Saturday, June 28, 2025. Cobb County posted the following remembrance on its website:…

Weather July 3, 2025

Continuing storms remain possible in Georgia through next week

The National Weather Service reports that isolated thunderstorms could affect parts of Central Georgia today, with increasing chances of thunderstorm activity across north and central areas into next week. The…