Fannin County Sheriff's Office, Meet the Sheriff

Fetch Your News, Fannin County Sheriff Dane Kirby announces re-election campaign

Dane and his wife are members of Hemptown Baptist Church in Morganton.

Prior to being elected sheriff, Dane worked for the Georgia State Patrol, the City of Blue Ridge Police Department, and the Georgia Department of Corrections.

Dane Kirby is currently Fannin County Sheriff. He has served as sheriff since 2009.

As Sheriff, Dane has established relationships with various agencies, such as the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and Georgia State Patrol, "...to create an army of resources at our disposal on a daily basis."

- As Sheriff, Dane has established relationships with various agencies, such as the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and Georgia State Patrol, "...to create an army of resources at our disposal on a daily basis."

Public Safety

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

Jail Management

Believes that the relationship between the Sheriff's Office and various courts has resulted in "very close attention being paid to cases to ensure they are all handled appropriately and as quickly as possible."

- Believes that the relationship between the Sheriff's Office and various courts has resulted in "very close attention being paid to cases to ensure they are all handled appropriately and as quickly as possible."

Criminal Justice

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Dane Kirby

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