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Cobb hires new head of public services

By Jaime Sarrio
Jan 11, 2013

Jackie McMorris was hired as Cobb County’s new director of public services. Since 2011, McMorris has served as the chief of staff for the Fulton County District Attorney’s office. From 2003-2011, she was the community services agency director in Cherokee County. She was approved unanimously by the board of commissioners.

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