White’s retirement recognized at commission meeting

Tallapoosa County sheriff Jimmy Abbett, left, honors the retirement of chief deputy Fred White at Monday morning's Tallapoosa County Commission.

After serving the county for the last 26 years, Tallapoosa County Chief Deputy Fred White is retiring.

At the Tallapoosa County Commission meeting Monday morning, Tallapoosa County Sheriff Jimmy Abbett recognized White by reading a resolution outlining White’s efforts to the department. White will officially retire on Oct. 1.