CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WSAV) - A historic moment was celebrated by the Chatham County Sheriff's Office on Tuesday.

The sheriff's department appointed McArthur Holmes as its newest Chief Deputy. Chief Deputy Holmes is the first African American to be appointed to the position in the agency's nearly three centuries of existence.

Chief Deputy Holmes was joined by his friends, family and fellow members of law enforcement for a pinning ceremony.

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