2024 Georgia General Elections

2024 GA Primary Election

2024 GA Primary Election Runoff

Gary Hutchins

Four announce plans to run for Sheriff of Jefferson County

Gary is married to his wife, and together they have two daughters. He is a graduate of the Jefferson County School System.

Gary currently serves on the Board of Director’s for the Georgia Sheriff’s Association as well as its chaplain. He has served on the Board of Directors of the Columbia County Advisory Board, the Board of POST Council in Atlanta, and the Board of Directors for the Swainsboro Technical College and Oconee Fall Line Technical College.

Charles "Gary" Hutchins has served as the Sheriff of Jefferson County since 1993.

Worked to implement "a chapel service, GED classes, drug education with individual and group classes, drug court that offers counseling for addicts and a pre-trial diversion program for first offenders."

Said, "We utilize funds seized during drug seizures to purchase needed equipment for our department."

- Worked to implement "a chapel service, GED classes, drug education with individual and group classes, drug court that offers counseling for addicts and a pre-trial diversion program for first offenders."
- Said, "We utilize funds seized during drug seizures to purchase needed equipment for our department."

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Worked to ease taxpayer burden by "generating millions of dollars housing and transporting federal prisoners."

- Worked to ease taxpayer burden by "generating millions of dollars housing and transporting federal prisoners."

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As of March 19, 2024, Charles "Gary" Hutchins did not have a website or any information online.

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Charles "Gary" Hutchins

Charles "Gary" Hutchins is married to his wife, and together they have two daughters. He is a graduate of the Jefferson County School System.

Charles "Gary" Hutchins currently serves on the Board of Director’s for the Georgia Sheriff’s Association as well as its chaplain. He has served on the Board of Directors of the Columbia County Advisory Board, the Board of POST Council in Atlanta, and the Board of Directors for the Swainsboro Technical College and Oconee Fall Line Technical College.

- Worked to implement "a chapel service, GED classes, drug education with individual and group classes, drug court that offers counseling for addicts and a pre-trial diversion program for first offenders."
- Said, "We utilize funds seized during drug seizures to purchase needed equipment for our department"

- Worked to ease taxpayer burden by "generating millions of dollars housing and transporting federal prisoners"

As of March 19, 2024, Charles "Gary" Hutchins did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

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Henry received a bachelor's degree from Oakwood University and a master's degree from Tiffin University. He is a member of the Southern States Police Benevolence Association and is Board Treasurer for a private elementary school. He is married with 3 children.

Henry is the President and a Senior Partner for H. Lewis III & Associates, LLC. He has been a Chief Deputy for the Taliaferro County Sheriff's Office, a Special Agent, a task force officer, a watch commander, and a detective.

Henry "Tre" Lewis III's campaign for County Sheriff in Jefferson County is his first entry into politics.

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Wants to create various government and grant-funded programs specifically tailored for youth.

Plans to partner with community organizations, local businesses, both public and private schools, churches, and other stakeholders to address public safety issues.

On an FBI task force, he investigated underage prostitution, child sexual exploitation enterprises, child sex tourism, child abductions, the production of child pornography and the sex trafficking of minors.

- Wants to create various government and grant-funded programs specifically tailored for youth.
- Plans to partner with community organizations, local businesses, both public and private schools, churches, and other stakeholders to address public safety issues.
- On an FBI task force, he investigated underage prostitution, child sexual exploitation enterprises, child sex tourism, child abductions, the production of child pornography and the sex trafficking of minors.

Said, "By working together with a wide range of partners...our Sheriff’s Office can leverage resources and expertise to implement comprehensive solutions that benefit the ENTIRE community."

Has over 3,120 hours of law enforcement training.

- Said, "By working together with a wide range of partners...our Sheriff’s Office can leverage resources and expertise to implement comprehensive solutions that benefit the ENTIRE community."
- Has over 3,120 hours of law enforcement training.

As of March 19, 2024, Henry "Tre" Lewis III did not have a website or any information online.

Henry "Tre" Lewis III

John Maynard running for Sheriff in Jefferson County

John lives in Jefferson County with his wife.

John has previously worked in law enforcement and is a pastor at the local church.

John Maynard’s campaign for county sheriff is his first entry into politics.

Wants to make Jefferson County "more safe for residents, workers, visitors, and travelers."

- Wants to make Jefferson County "more safe for residents, workers, visitors, and travelers."

As of March 19, 2024, John Maynard did not have a website.

John Maynard

John Maynard lives in Jefferson County with his wife, Zain.

John Maynard has previously worked in law enforcement and is a pastor at the local church.

John Maynard’s campaign for County Sheriff is his first entry into politics.

- Wants to make Jefferson County "more safe for residents, workers, visitors, and travelers"

As of March 19, 2024, John Maynard did not have a website or publicly available contact information in order for us to send them 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.

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