The Georgia State Patrol To Pay Tribute To The First Black State Trooper

Retired Maj. Robert Hightower, who retired in 1998 after 28 years of service with the Georgia Department of Public Safety, died on Sept. 18, 2020.

Georgia State Patrol

Updated Friday at 5:09 p.m.

Georgia’s first Black state trooper will be laid to rest Saturday in Atlanta.

Retired Maj. Robert Hightower leaves behind a legacy of leadership.