GBI reopens investigation of former Austell police chief after I-Team inquiry

The GBI and the Cobb County District Attorney’s Office is once again investigating former Austell Police Chief Richard Starrett. The GBI had earlier investigated the then chief after the FOX 5 I-Team asked Austell about bills relating to the city’s K-9 unit and his own dogs. But, the GBI closed the case with no charges filed. Senior I-Team reporter Dale Russell says when he read the closed file and asked to interview the GBI on why the case was closed, they reopened it.