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Matthew was born and raised in Macon County, attending Macon County schools. He graduated from Columbus State University's Command College Professional Management Program. He is married and has four children. 

Matthew has 17 years of experience in law enforcement, including as Chief of Police for the Butler Police Department. He is a member of the Georgia Air National Guard's 165th Security Forces Squadron.

Matthew Scott Woodard's campaign for county sheriff is his first entry into politics.

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Supports "transparency and accountability within the department... culture of integrity and professionalism among all personnel."

Supports investment in ongoing training and development for deputies and personnel.

Supports collaboration with other law enforcement departments and proactive crime prevention.

- Supports "transparency and accountability within the department... culture of integrity and professionalism among all personnel."
- Supports investment in ongoing training and development for deputies and personnel.
- Supports collaboration with other law enforcement departments and proactive crime prevention.

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As of March 19, 2024, Matthew Scott Woodard did not have a website or any information online.

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Matthew Scott Woodard

Woodard was born and raised in Macon County, attending Macon County schools. He graduated from Columbus State University's Command College Professional Management Program. He is a member of the Georgia Air National Guard's 165th Security Forces Squadron. He is married to Cassandra Green-Woodard and has four children. 

Woodard has 17 years of experience in law enforcement, including as Chief of Police for the Butler Police Department.

As of April 16, 2024, Matthew Scott Woodard did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

Candidate's social media post says he supports "transparency and accountability within the department... culture of integrity and professionalism among all personnel"

Supports investment in ongoing training and development for deputies and personnel

Supports collaboration with other law enforcement departments and proactive crime prevention

- Candidate's social media post says he supports "transparency and accountability within the department... culture of integrity and professionalism among all personnel"
- Supports investment in ongoing training and development for deputies and personnel
- Supports collaboration with other law enforcement departments and proactive crime prevention

As of March 19, 2024, Matthew Scott Woodard did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

Jeffrey Lewis Canady

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