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Retirement celebration thrown for Dougherty County Police Chief Don Cheek
Posted: 11.05.2012 at 11:26 AM
Updated: 11.06.2012 at 12:50 PM
Matt Prichard

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

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After 44-years of service, Dougherty County Police Chief Don Cheek is hanging up his badge.  / Matt Prichard
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ALBANY, GA --
Administrators from both the City of Albany and Dougherty County held a retirement celebration for Dougherty County Police Chief Don Cheek Monday morning.

After 44-years of service, Dougherty County Police Chief Don Cheek is hanging up his badge. Friends and family shared their memories and feelings towards Cheek, along with an award presentation.

Chief Cheek's last day will be this coming Friday.

Stay connected to MySouthWestGA.com as the story develops and the FOX 31 Newscast at 10 PM.

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