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Ross is a graduate of Heard County High School and attended Jacksonville State University.  He also has three Peace Officer’s Standards and Training (P.O.S.T) certifications in Law Enforcement. He provides resources to his community such as his Toys for Tots Christmas project, receiving the Georgia EMC 2012 Community Service & Volunteerism Award and the Distinguished Citizen Medal from Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). Ross is a member of the Franklin Methodist Church.

About Ross Henry

Ross has a career in law enforcement spanning over 36 years. He is also currently a director on the Coweta-Fayette EMC board and has also served as a member on the Finance, Policy, and Policy & Public Relations Committees. He currently serves as the Board Chairman of Relyco Resources.

Ross Henry has been the County Sheriff for 27 years.

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

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Ross Henry

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.