As of July 25, 2024, Clayton Godwin did not have a website.

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Clayton Godwin's campaign for County Sheriff in Cook County is his first entry into politics. 

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Cook County Georgia Sheriff's Office, Cook County Sheriff Douglas G. Hanks

Doug is from Cook County and attended Cook County High School in 1976. He and his wife Anna have two adult children. He is a member of Adel Masonic Lodge #310, Hasan Shrine Temple, and the Police Benevolent Association. 

Doug owns and operates a small business, as well as serving as a volunteer fireman. Previously, he worked for the City of Adel Police Department as Shift Commander.

Doug Hanks is currently serving as the Cook County Sheriff. He was elected in 2012 and is serving his 3rd term. 

As of July 30, 2024, Doug Hanks did not have a website or any information online.

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George studied criminal justice and political science at the University of Phoenix.

George has worked as a police officer for the past 22 years. 

Ballotpedia: George Barnum Jr.

George Barnum Jr.'s campaign for Cook County Sheriff is his first entry into politics.

As of July 25, 2024, George Barnum Jr did not have a website or any information online.

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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.