As of May 11, 2024, James Allen Driver did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

Race for Terrell Co. Sheriff Office gets competitive

James Allen Driver's campaign for county sheriff is his first entry into politics.

Beyond The Podium with Terrell County Sheriff Candidate James Driver

Plans to assign a  deputy to a specific zone during each shift to have 24-7 coverage.

Said, "[I desire] every citizen and business owner in Terrell County to feel safe and secure in their home."

Plans to be "for all of the people of the community. A sheriff that is always available, always accessible and open to hear any concerns from any citizen in the county."

- Plans to assign a  deputy to a specific zone during each shift to have 24-7 coverage.
- Said, "[I desire] every citizen and business owner in Terrell County to feel safe and secure in their home."
- Plans to be "for all of the people of the community. A sheriff that is always available, always accessible and open to hear any concerns from any citizen in the county."

Public Safety

Plans to change allocation of Sheriff office funds since "there is a little over one and a half million dollars in the budget for Terrell County's sheriff's office and jail" and that the "funds are being mismanaged."

Supports competitive pay for officers based on area and surrounding counties.

- Plans to change allocation of Sheriff office funds since "there is a little over one and a half million dollars in the budget for Terrell County's sheriff's office and jail" and that the "funds are being mismanaged."
- Supports competitive pay for officers based on area and surrounding counties.

Jail Management

Plans to set up road deputies, traffic units, and a chief investigator focused on solving crimes in the community.

Plans to team up with a 911 director to have a centralized communication system for all emergency workers.

- Plans to set up road deputies, traffic units, and a chief investigator focused on solving crimes in the community.
- Plans to team up with a 911 director to have a centralized communication system for all emergency workers.

Criminal Justice

James Allen Driver

As of May 11, 2024, Richard Louis Kilby did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

Terrell County Georgia, For inquiries regarding employment in Law Enforcement

Richard is currently the Warden of the Terrell County Correctional Institute. 

Richard Louis Kilby's campaign for county sheriff is his first entry into politics.

As of March 19, 2024, Richard Louis Kilby did not have a website or any information online.

Richard Louis Kilby

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.