The Faces of Barrow County

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Jud Smith is a lifelong resident of Barrow County. Jud graduated from Winder Barrow High School and went on to attend Middle Georgia College. He then transferred to Columbus State University, earning a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. Additionally, he completed his master’s degree at Columbus State University through the Georgia Law Enforcement Command College.

Jud has 20 years of experience in law enforcement.

Jud Smith is currently the County Sheriff in Barrow County. He was elected in 2016 and has served 2 consecutive terms.

Plans to ensure the citizens and visitors of Barrow County "are protected and they receive the most professional and ethical law enforcement service in the State of Georgia."

- Plans to ensure the citizens and visitors of Barrow County "are protected and they receive the most professional and ethical law enforcement service in the State of Georgia."

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As of March 19, 2024, Jud Smith did not have a website or any information online.

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Jud Smith

Jud Smith is a lifelong resident of Barrow County. 

Jud Smith graduated from Winder Barrow High School in 1994 and went on to attend Middle Georgia College, where he was a member of the baseball team. He then transferred to Columbus State University, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice. Additionally, he completed his Master’s Degree at Columbus State University through the Georgia Law Enforcement Command College.

Jud Smith is currently County Sheriff in Barrow County. He was elected in 2016 and has served 2 consecutive terms.

- According to the Barrow County Sheriff website, "Jud’s goal is to ensure the citizens and visitors of Barrow County are protected and they receive the most professional and ethical law enforcement service in the State of Georgia."

As of March 19, 2024, Jud Smith did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

- - According to the Barrow County Sheriff website, "Jud’s goal is to ensure the citizens and visitors of Barrow County are protected and they receive the most professional and ethical law enforcement service in the State of Georgia."

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.

Barrow County Sheriff, Republican Primary

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