Louisville Metro Police Chief Robert White has been passed over for the chief's job in Atlanta.The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports today that the job will go to Interim Chief George Turner, a 28 year veteran of the department.White was one of three finalists for the job.His future in Louisville is uncertain since the city is electing a new mayor in November. Current Mayor Jerry Abramson, who hired White in 2003, is not seeking re-election to the office.White said last month that if he did not get the Atlanta job, he would not actively seek another position until after the election.
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