The mayor, who said as recently as Monday he might have to seek external candidates, now says he's confident the next chief will likely come from within the department.

Despite the challenges, and some incoming fire from the state capitol, the DOC's PR Chief says they are making progress, and will continue to do so.

Meeting number three led to more heated exchanges between the governor and the senate pro tem, but no deal was made.

Business owner and army veteran Casey Bradford knows he'll have to raise his public profile considerably to win the race, but tells KRMG the plan is in place.

Chief Franklin told KRMG Thursday that while he wasn't actively looking for a different job, when the offer came in, "it was perfect timing."

Police said around 8 a.m. they responded to multiple calls about a shooting at an apartment complex near 17th and Southwest Boulevard.

Thus far, the chief hasn't specified the reasons for his imminent departure, but KRMG has reached out to try and learn more.

The largest tornado confirmed so far was an EF-4 near Marietta in Love County.