The city of Avondale Estates has named Harry Hess as the next police chief. Hess will take over the leadership role on April 26, according to a press release.
Nine candidates will move forward in the process toward becoming the next Avondale Estates Police Chief. City Manager Patrick Bryant said he authorized the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police to move to the next step in the search process, which is conducting a one-day competency assessment.
The city of Avondale Estates is beginning its search for a new police chief after a report about the police department's failed accreditation process led to a shakeup in the department's leadership.