2024 Georgia General Elections

2024 GA Primary Election

2024 GA Primary Election Runoff

Marion County, Sheriff

Derrell graduated from Tri-County High School and went to Columbus’ continuing education to become a peace officer. In 2012, he attended sheriff academy. He is married and has three children. 

Derrell is a certified DARE officer and has been a law enforcement officer for 26 years.

Derrell Neal was first elected sheriff in 2013 and has been serving Marion County since. 

As of March 19, 2024, Derrell Neal did not have a website or any information online.

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Derrell Neal

Derrell graduated from Tri-County High School and went to Columbus’ continuing education to become a peace officer. He is married to Carol Kelly Neal and has three children. 

Derrell is a certified DARE officer and has been a law enforcement officer for 26 years. In 2012 he attended sheriff academy.

Derrell Neal was first elected sheriff in 2013 and has been serving Marion County ever since. He is running for re-election. 

As of March 19, 2024, Derrell Neal 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

Marion County Sheriff, Democratic Primary

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