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DeKalb County Probate Judge Ronnie Osborn administered the oath of office Monday for Valley Head's first female mayor, Karen Vest.

Valley Head's first female mayor, Karen Vest, took the oath of office Monday night before presiding over her first meeting. Vest was voted in as mayor by council members after the resignation of the previous mayor, Michael Key.

DeKalb County Probate Judge Ronnie Osborn administered to the oath of office Monday night for Vest, who was surrounding by family members.