2024 Georgia General Elections

2024 Georgia General Election Runoff

Randolph GA Sheriff

WALB 10 NEWS, New sheriff in Randolph County

Eddie is from Shellman. He is married to his wife Deborah, with whom he has 4 children and 10 grandchildren. Eddie lives in Randolph County. He serves as Vice Chairman of the Deacons Board of St. Luke Baptist Church.

Eddie previously worked as chief deputy of Randolph County Sheriff's Office and as chief of the Cuthbert Police Department. He also worked as a sergeant for the Dawson County Police Department.  

Eddie Fairbanks currently serves as the Randolph County Sheriff. He was appointed to this position in 2013 and is serving his second full term. 

Promises to support and uphold the the US Constitution.

Supports legislation that punishes anyone who uses a firearm to commit a crime. 

- Opposes gun control. 
- Promises to support and uphold the the US Constitution.
- Supports legislation that punishes anyone who uses a firearm to commit a crime. 

Public Safety

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

Jail Management

Criminal Justice

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Eddie Fairbanks

Eddie is married to his wife Deborah, and together they have 4 children and 10 grandchildren. He lives in Randolph County. He serves as Vice Chairman of the Deacons Board of St. Luke Baptist Church.

Eddie worked as the chief deputy of Randolph County Sheriff's Office prior to his election. He has also worked for the Cuthbert Police Department, Shellman Police Department, Terrell County Sheriff’s Office, and the Dawson Police Department.

Eddie Fairbanks currently serves as sheriff of Randolph County. He has served as sheriff since 2013.

- Website says, "Sheriff Fairbanks took an oath to support and defend the US Constitution and will stand by the 2nd Amendment."
- Supports legislation that penalizes the use of firearms by criminals committing crimes.

As of July 25, 2024, Eddie Fairbanks did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

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

Randolph County Sheriff

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