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Letter of retirement for Chief Cheek accepted
Posted: 10.01.2012 at 8:34 PM
Matt Prichard

Matt Prichard joined the Fox 31 News Team in May of 2012 as a general assignment reporter.

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Dougherty County Board of Commissioners accepts Chief Don Cheek's letter of resignation.  / Matt Prichard
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ALBANY, GA -- The Dougherty County Board of Commissioners met Monday to discuss several issues including next years' budget. Chief of Dougherty County Police, Don Cheek said the plan is to keep spending low.

"Looking for any possible ways to cut expenditures, cut operational costs, and actually look to create funds, and generate revenues," said Chief Cheek.

The Board also formally accepted Chief Cheek's letter of retirement, naming his Deputy Sherriff, Jackie Battle as interim Chief.

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