Bob previously served in the U.S. Navy for 20 years, retiring as a chief petty officer. He currently works as a law enforcement professional with over 22 years of experience. Bob previously worked as an undercover narcotics detective for 14 years and as a Drug Enforcement Administration task force officer. He also worked as a customer service supervisor for Publix and coordinated training at a local community college.

Bob’s campaign for sheriff of Macon County is his first run for public office.

Plans to reorganize the department to increase patrol coverage in underserved areas such as Nantahala, Topton, Otto, and Highlands.

Believes in utilizing drone technology to assist with search and rescue operations, crash scene mapping, and disaster response.

- Plans to reorganize the department to increase patrol coverage in underserved areas such as Nantahala, Topton, Otto, and Highlands.
- Believes in utilizing drone technology to assist with search and rescue operations, crash scene mapping, and disaster response.

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As of January 2, 2026, Bob Cook’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Bob Cook was born and raised in Newton, Iowa, a small rural town of approximately 15,000 citizens. He served in the U.S. Navy, which led him to live in various locations including San Diego, Los Angeles, Guam, Illinois, Michigan, Virginia, and Florida before settling in Franklin, North Carolina. Bob has owned property in the same development in Macon County for over 20 years and has built four homes there.

Bob previously served in the U.S. Navy for 20 years, retiring as a chief petty officer. He currently works as a law enforcement professional with over 22 years of experience. Bob previously worked as an undercover narcotics detective for 14 years and as a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) task force officer. He also worked as a customer service supervisor for Publix and coordinated training at a local community college.

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I’m a father, I’m a husband, and most importantly, I’m a Christian.

Holbrooks follows in father's footsteps

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Brent Holbrooks is a father, and husband.

Brent is a law enforcement officer with the Macon County Sheriff's Office, where he has worked for nearly 23 years. He has previously served as an undercover narcotics officer.

Brent is a Sheriff in Macon County. He has previously served as an undercover narcotics officer.

Brent is currently a deputy sheriff with the Macon County Sheriff's Office.

As of January 2, 2026, Brent Holbrooks did not have a website or any information online.

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Brent Holbrooks

I m a father, I m a husband, and most importantly, I m a Christian.

Brent is a law enforcement officer. He has previously worked as an undercover narcotics officer. 

Brent is currently the sheriff of Macon County. He was elected in 2022 and is serving his first term. Before he was elected sheriff, he was a lieutenant at the Macon County Sheriff's Office.

Brent Holbrooks is currently Sheriff of Macon County, North Carolina. He was elected in 2022 and is serving his first term.

I a father, I a husband, and most importantly, I a Christian.

Brent is currently the sheriff of Macon County. He was elected in 2022 and is currently serving his first term. Before becoming sheriff, he served as a lieutenant in the Macon County Sheriff's Office.

Brent is a deputy sheriff. He works at the Macon County Sheriff’s Office, where he has been for almost 23 years. He previously worked as an undercover narcotics officer and as a road patrol deputy.

Brent is currently Sheriff of Macon County. He was elected in 2022 and is currently serving his first term.

- The sheriff is responsible for enforcing the law, managing security in jails and courtrooms. They also oversee daily conditions of the jail and inmates in custody and serve legal documents such as warrants and eviction notices. Their ultimate responsibility is to protect the community. 

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