Buckhead – Governor Brian Kemp, accompanied by First Lady Marty Kemp, Speaker Jon Burns, Mayor Andre Dickens, and Department of Public Safety (DPS) Commissioner Col. Billy Hitchens, along with state and local leaders and law enforcement officers, recently celebrated the opening of a new Georgia State Patrol (GSP) post in Buckhead. The 1,750-square-foot facility and garage bay, designed by Houser Walker Architecture, is situated adjacent to the entrance of the Governor’s Mansion on Woodhaven Road in Tuxedo Park. The traditional Georgian design of the facility seems intended to maintain the historical integrity of the surrounding grounds.
This new post, funded by $1.3 million added to the FY24 budget by the Georgia House of Representatives and approved by the entire General Assembly, aims to bolster safety in Buckhead and the broader Atlanta area. The location of the post on the Governor’s Mansion property in Tuxedo Park was a strategic decision, as previously detailed by Buckhead.com.
Opening ceremony
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Governor Brian Kemp stated, “Keeping our communities safe is my top priority and today’s milestone would not have been possible without the leadership and support of our partners in the General Assembly. Thanks to the General Assembly, Mayor Dickens, and the brave and dedicated work of state and local law enforcement, we are witnessing a historic reduction in violent crime in our capital city. With the opening of this new post, we’re furthering our collaborative approach to taking criminals off our streets and bringing them to justice.”
Speaker Jon Burns echoed this sentiment, saying, “It was a great day to celebrate the opening of the new Georgia State Patrol Post in Buckhead, which will serve the greater Atlanta community and contribute to the safety of our entire state for generations to come. Atlanta is stronger when Buckhead is safer, and that’s why the House was proud to invest over $1 million to support this new Georgia State Patrol post. We will continue leading efforts to crack down on crime, bolster public safety, and support our law enforcement heroes and their families every step of the way.”
Highlighting the collaborative aspect, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens commented, “Effective public safety involves partnerships, coordination, and collaboration. I believe I can speak for Chief Schierbaum when I say that the Atlanta Police Department and the City of Atlanta look forward to working hand-in-hand with our State Patrol colleagues. This new post represents our shared commitment to fostering trust in all our communities as we continue to Move Atlanta Forward.”
Post details
Approximately 35 troopers will be able to utilize the facility, with 13 troopers directly assigned, providing increased accessibility and around-the-clock security for Buckhead and surrounding areas. DPS Commissioner Col. Billy Hitchens explained, “We are happy to open a new POST that will allow our Troopers to better serve their community while enforcing Georgia’s traffic laws and holding criminals accountable. The new POST, along with our partnership with the Atlanta Police Department, gives us a tremendous advantage against those who choose to break the law, and the crime rates will continue to lower.”
The construction of the new Georgia State Patrol post was completed in March 2025. This new State Patrol post is expected toprovide increased accessibility and around-the-clock security for the Buckhead community and for the Governor himself.
