Rockmart -- Judge Stefanie E. Drake gives the oath of office to Keith Sorrells, Rockmart’s new police chief. Chief Sorrells was welcomed by Mayor Curtis Lewis and city council members during Tuesday's meeting. A native of Rockmart, he was hired in January but officially assumed his post on Feb. 2. He comes to the job with a career in law enforcement.
He began his career here in 1975 and later joined the Georgia State Patrol. He retired from GSP in December after 31 years.