CORDELE, Ga. (WALB) - The Cordele Police Department announced a major change coming to their police force.

Friday, Sept. 12, was Chief Jalon Heard’s last day with the police department. The CPD announced on Facebook that he will be joining the Georgia Prosecuting Attorney General’s Office.

In May 2022, WALB reported that Chief Heard was sworn in after former Chief Mike Hathaway resigned from his position in February 2022.

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