Rick Dean, retired after 24 years in the U.S. Air Force, has been appointed the new probate judge of Coosa County by Gov. Robert Bentley.

Dean replaces former probate judge Terry Mitchell, who resigned March 16 to accept a position as the Communications Director for the Alabama Department of Mental Health. Dean’s appointment became effective March 24 when he was sworn in by District Court Judge Carlton Teel.

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