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Charles is from Georgetown, Georgia and attended Stewart-Quitman High School. He is married to Katrina Davis. 

WTVM, Quitman County voters elect new sheriff

Charles previously worked as a school resource officer. 

Charles Davis is currently the Quitman County Sheriff. He was elected in 2020 and is serving his first term. 

Opposes using neighboring counties for dispatch services.

- Opposes using neighboring counties for dispatch services.

Public Safety

As of July 25, 2024, Charles Davis did not have a website or any information online.

Jail Management

Criminal Justice

Charles Davis

As of July 25, 2024, Stephen Dewayne Newton did not have a website.

Ballotpedia, Stephen Dewayne Newton (Quitman County Sheriff, Georgia, candidate 2024)

Stephen Dewayne Newton's campaign for Quitman County sheriff is his first run for public office.

Stephen Dewayne Newton

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.