WOODSTOCK, GA (July 15, 2025) – The City of Woodstock announced the retirement of Chief Robert Jones of the Woodstock Police Department. Chief Jones’ last day with the City of Woodstock is Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
Chief Jones joined the Woodstock Police Department in March of 2022. Robert Jones has served for 27 years in law enforcement and 12 years in the United States military.
“Serving this city and working alongside the dedicated men and women of this agency has been one of the greatest honors of my life,” according to Jones. “Together, we have built something remarkable, an agency rooted in integrity, professionalism, and service to our community. I will always be proud to have been a part of this organization.”
The City of Woodstock plans to conduct a national executive search to recruit a new Chief of Police. The Woodstock Police Department provides law enforcement services for Woodstock’s 35,000 residents and over 2,000 businesses. It is nationally accredited through CALEA and certified through the State of Georgia placing it in the top 5% of agencies in the state.
When the application period begins, information about the role will be posted at woodstockga.gov/jobs.
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About City of Woodstock, GA: Located just 30 miles north of Atlanta, Woodstock’s City limits include more than 12 square miles and over 35,000 residents. Woodstock is a Georgia PlanFirst Community, and a recipient of Georgia Municipal Association’s Live Work Play City Award. Learn more at woodstockga.gov
