Her oversight includes Local Government Services, the Motor Vehicle Division, the Alcohol and Tobacco Division, and the Office of Special Investigations. She continues to serve in a sworn law enforcement capacity, bringing more than 39 years of distinguished law enforcement experience to the agency.

Prior to joining the Department of Revenue, Ms. Watson served as Chief Investigator for the Georgia Secretary of State, where she directed the Investigation Division. Before her state service, she spent 29 years with the City of Roswell Police Department, building a respected career marked by professionalism, integrity, and a commitment to public safety.

Ms. Watson earned a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Kennesaw State University. She is a graduate of the Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command and completed the management Development Program at the University of Georgia's Carl Vinson Institute of Government.

In addition to her leadership roles, Ms. Watson serves on the Georgia Strategic Highway Safety Board and the Georgia Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Board, contributing her experience to statewide safety and crime prevention initiatives.