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20-year veteran Chief Bess Simpson-Baugh takes helm at Henry PD
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· August 28, 2026
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Key points Chief Simpson-Baugh brings experience to her new position, having served for 20 years. Chief Bess Simpson-Baugh has taken on a new role as the head of a police department.
Chief Bess Simpson-Baugh has taken on a new role as the head of a police department. She was sworn in on Thursday morning. This position is with the Henry County Police Department, where she will serve as chief of police.
Chief Simpson-Baugh brings experience to her new position, having served for 20 years. Further details about her background and the swearing-in ceremony are available from the source.
The source provides information about Chief Simpson-Baugh's new role, but additional context or specifics are not provided. For more information, readers can refer to the original source.
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Category: safety Published: August 28, 2026 Source: FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News Reading time: 1 min
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