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Meet the Candidates: Kevin McCook, Republican Candidate for Sheriff

Kevin McCook graduated from Commerce High School. He attended Bob Jones University and Toccoa Falls College. He currently resides in Jackson County with his wife and two children. His family attends 12Stone Church. He has volunteered for multiple non-profit organizations.

Kevin McCook worked as a Deputy Sheriff in Jackson County as a Training Director. He also has experience serving in the United States Marine Corps. owning and operating a commercial grading company, McCook Grading, and as a youth pastor. 

This is Kevin McCook's first entry into politics.

McCook announces bid for Sheriff

Wants to address increases in drug overdoses and mental health issues in the community.  

Said, " it is clear our citizens are concerned about the threat of crime at our county lines – including the threat of criminal illegal immigrants – keeping our kids and schools safe, ensuring our Constitutional rights are protected."

Teaches a public firearms class and provides church safety, active shooter and self-defense training. 

- Wants to address increases in drug overdoses and mental health issues in the community.  
- Said, " it is clear our citizens are concerned about the threat of crime at our county lines – including the threat of criminal illegal immigrants – keeping our kids and schools safe, ensuring our Constitutional rights are protected."
- Teaches a public firearms class and provides church safety, active shooter and self-defense training. 

Public Safety

Wants to address staffing shortages by investing in employees through professional development.

- Wants to address staffing shortages by investing in employees through professional development.

Jail Management

As of June 19, 2025, Kevin McCook’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Criminal Justice

Kevin McCook

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.