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Coffee County Interim Mayor Dennis Hunt announced July 1 that local Attorney Mark A. Williams will serve as the new Coffee County attorney.

“I bring a unique set of experiences to the office that I hope will help the mayor as well as Coffee County Commission.

Hunt called Williams’ planning and zoning experience a definite plus for Coffee County. Williams serves as the chairman of the Manchester Planning Commission.

Williams has practiced law in Coffee County since 1996. He serves on the Coffee County 911 board.

Williams’ hire follows former County Attorney Edward North’s resignation by letter dated June 14.