Robby graduated from Greene/Taliaferro High School, and attended the Northeast Georgia Police Academy. He is a resident of Greene County, where he raises his sons with his wife.

Robby began his law enforcement career in 1994 as a dispatcher. In 1995, he became a patrolman at the Union Point Police Department. Two years later, he joined the Greene County Sheriff's Office, where he has served in various roles including jail duty, court services, road patrol, and as a K-9 deputy.

Robby McCannon's campaign for county sheriff is his first entry into politics.

Candidate website

Said, "As your Sheriff, I will focus on fostering a safer Greene County and will be committed to collaborating with agency heads and community leaders, building bridges where needed, and strengthening the ones we have."

Said, "I will focus on fostering a safer Greene County and will be committed to collaborating with agency heads and community leaders, building bridges where needed, and strengthening the ones we have."

Said, "It is proven that positive interactions between young people and Law Enforcement build a safer and more united community... I plan to implement and support programs that engage our young people meaningfully..."

Said, "My commitment to you as Sheriff will be the 4 pillars of my service; transparency, dedication, visibility, availability."

- Said, "I will focus on fostering a safer Greene County and will be committed to collaborating with agency heads and community leaders, building bridges where needed, and strengthening the ones we have."
- Said, "It is proven that positive interactions between young people and Law Enforcement build a safer and more united community... I plan to implement and support programs that engage our young people meaningfully..."
- Said, "My commitment to you as Sheriff will be the 4 pillars of my service; transparency, dedication, visibility, availability."

Public Safety

The candidate's website says, "Improved training to increase effective service and provide Sheriff’s Office employees with the tools they need to do their jobs"

Plans to improve law enforcement training  provide Sheriff’s Office employees with the tools they need to do their jobs.

The candidate's website says, "Retention of trained, long term personnel and a reduction in the high turnover rate"

Plans to have a retention of trained, long term personnel and a reduction in the high turnover rate.

The candidate's website says, "A commitment to reducing financial waste and the effective use of Sheriff’s Office assets"

Plans to commit to "reducing financial waste and the effective use of Sheriff’s Office assets." 

- Plans to improve law enforcement training  provide Sheriff’s Office employees with the tools they need to do their jobs.
- Plans to have a retention of trained, long term personnel and a reduction in the high turnover rate.
- Plans to commit to "reducing financial waste and the effective use of Sheriff’s Office assets." 

Jail Management

As of March 19, 2024, Robby McCannon’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Criminal Justice

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Robby McCannon

Donnie graduated from John Hancock Academy.

Donnie served eight years in the United States Army as a Military Policeman before joining the Greene County Sheriff's Office. Over the years, he has held various positions within the Sheriff's Office, including Patrol Deputy, Jailer, Investigator, and Commander of the Administrative Division.

Donnie A. Harrison Jr was appointed as the Interim Sheriff of Greene County in 2016, following the appointment of his predecessor to another position. He was then elected Sheriff in a Special Election in 2016, and won the General Election in 2016. He was re-elected in 2021.

As of March 19, 2024, Donnie A Harrison Jr’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Donnie A Harrison Jr

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.