2024 Georgia General Elections

2024 Georgia General Election Runoff

NEWS-TALK WGAC, Burke County Sheriff Seeking Re-Election

Alfonzo was born in Burke County. He holds an associate's degree in criminal justice from Augusta Technical College and a bachelor's degree in organizational management from Voorhees College. He also holds a master's degree in educational instructional technology from American Intercontinental University, a second master's degree in criminal justice from Troy University, and a third master's degree in criminal justice administration from Faulkner University. He is married to his wife, Shirleta, with whom he has 2 daughters. 

Alfonzo previously worked as the Chief of Police and Assistant Chief of Police with the Waynesboro Police Department. He also worked as a violent crimes investigator with the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office. 

Alfonzo Williams currently serves as the Burke County Sheriff. He was elected to this position in 2017 and is serving his second term. 

Said "The sheriff’s office has also seen substantial growth in the areas of higher learning and education and law enforcement training for personnel."

Plans to continuing providing resources for families and children amidst police efforts to address harmful drug use, gang violence, cyber security threats, and officer health and wellness, among other county issues.

- Said "The sheriff’s office has also seen substantial growth in the areas of higher learning and education and law enforcement training for personnel."
- Plans to continuing providing resources for families and children amidst police efforts to address harmful drug use, gang violence, cyber security threats, and officer health and wellness, among other county issues.

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As of July 25, 2024, Alfonzo Williams’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Ballotpedia, Lewis C. Blanchard

As of July 25, 2024, Lewis C. Blanchard’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Want to "keep young people involved through the sheriff’s office."

Wants to "bring a Boys’ and Girls’ Club to the county."

Lewis C. Blanchard

As of July 28, 2024, Lewis C. Blanchard’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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.

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