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

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Chitwood has served as Sheriff of Whitfield County from 1994 to present.

As of June 10, 2025, Scott Chitwood did not have a website or any information online.

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Darren received a Bachelor's of Science degree in criminal justice with a concentration in human services from Liberty University, and he studied criminal justice at Georgia Northwestern Technical College. He currently lives with his wife and two young children. 

Darren previously worked as a sergeant at Whitfield County Sheriff's Office, and he currently works as an Environmental, Health and Safety Manager at C&H Industrial Services. 

Darren J. Pierce’s campaign for County Sheriff is his first entry into politics.

Whitfield County sheriff candidates participate in forum

Plans to be “a constitutional sheriff" who will not enforce laws that "go against...constitutional rights.”

- Plans to be “a constitutional sheriff" who will not enforce laws that "go against...constitutional rights.”

Promises to "be 100% transparent with you, the people."

- Promises to "be 100% transparent with you, the people."

As of June 10, 2025, Darren J. Pierce did not have a website.

Darren J. Pierce

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.