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CORDELE, Ga. (WALB) - City leaders have chosen Danny Hicks as the new chief of the Cordele Police Department.

City commissioners approved the city manager’s promotion of Hicks to the top post during their meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 18. Chief Hicks was sworn into office following the approval.

A meet-and-greet reception for the new chief is being held in Cordele Tuesday evening starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Cordele Community Clubhouse.

Former Chief Jalon Heard submitted his resignation in August to join the Georgia Prosecuting Attorneys Council.

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