2024 Georgia General Elections

2024 Georgia General Election Runoff

Appling County Sheriffs Office, Meet Sheriff Mark Melton

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Mark received a degree in criminal justice from Valdosta State University. He is marred and has one daughter. Melton is a member of the Baxley Church of God and works with their youth group.

Mark has 38 years of overall law enforcement experience.

Mark W. Melton is currently the county sheriff in Appling County. He was elected in 2016.

Has conducted citizen gun safety and awareness classes.

- Has conducted citizen gun safety and awareness classes.

Public Safety

As of July 25, 2024, Mark W Melton did not have a website or any information online.

Jail Management

Criminal Justice

Mark W Melton

The County Sheriff is an elected official who acts as the chief law enforcement officer in their county. They are tasked with operating the county jails, keeping courtrooms secure during trials, and keeping the public safe through proper law enforcement. Each Sheriff's Office in Georgia may look a little different in how they hire and run their teams, but all County Sheriffs have the same duties. These duties include the following:

- Operating the county jail
- Providing court security
- Serving civil papers
- Executing arrest warrants
- Providing primary law enforcement within unincorporated areas of the county
- Working with city law enforcement officers to keep municipalities safe

The County Sheriff and their office are unique to other law enforcement agencies in that it has to answer to the people it serves. Historically, a turnover in the Sheriff’s office will likely result in noticeable change within the office, so voting for this office is a very effective way to vote approval or disapproval for how county law enforcement is conducted.

The chief law enforcement officer in the county

Appling County Sheriff

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