Amanda Vaughn

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Amanda is from Pulaski County and graduated from Hawkinsville High School. 

Amanda has experience working in the Pulaski County Sherrif's County as a Dispatcher and with the Department of Corrections. 

This is Amanda Vaughn's first entry into politics. 

Primary goal is to increase engagement, aiming to build more community trust, saying "we build cases off of people calling in and telling us things..."

Wants to re-hire quality deputies, and "take care of them" to help retain staff.

- Primary goal is to increase engagement, aiming to build more community trust, saying "we build cases off of people calling in and telling us things..."
- Wants to re-hire quality deputies, and "take care of them" to help retain staff.

Public Safety

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

Jail Management

Said "animal cruelty and dog fighting your illegal drugs is stemming from these gangs..." and wants outside agencies assist in handling gang-related cases.

- Said "animal cruelty and dog fighting your illegal drugs is stemming from these gangs..." and wants outside agencies assist in handling gang-related cases.

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Brannen has been under investigation by the state of Georgia for 20 months to investigate if he "was capable of performing his duties." This came following a former Pulaski County deputy successfully settled a bias suit appeal against Brannen for his firing, claiming it was racially motivated. 

As of May 18, 2024, Danny Brannen did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

Danny Brannen is a former Pulaski County Sheriff.  

Reports he lost deputies due to pay rate, but claims that has since changed.

- Reports he lost deputies due to pay rate, but claims that has since changed.

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

Danny Brannen

As of May 18, 2024, Greg Hattaway did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

Greg Hattaway's campaign for County Sheriff in Pulaski County is his first entry into politics.

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

Pulaski Sheriff candidates meet and greet voters at community forum. Here's what they all agree on

Said, "One of the other needs we have is training specifically crisis intervention training that deals with mental health this plagues the nation and we need specific training to be able to handle that. The days of snatching them up and throwing them in jail [are] over folks."

Believes the department can recruit within the community and from the Georgia Public Safety Training Center, but training is a priority.

- Said, "One of the other needs we have is training specifically crisis intervention training that deals with mental health this plagues the nation and we need specific training to be able to handle that. The days of snatching them up and throwing them in jail [are] over folks."
- Believes the department can recruit within the community and from the Georgia Public Safety Training Center, but training is a priority.

Greg Hattaway

Terry is married to his wife, Allison. He is a member of Westview Baptist Church. He is also a member of The Lions Club and The Big Red Booster Club. 

Terrry has experience working for the Georgia Department of Community Supervision. 

This is Terry Hood's first entry into politics. 

Supports increasing Resource Officer personnel for child protection, and promises to provide at least one additional Resource Officer to county schools and mandate deputies walk the schools.

Opposes gun control, and vows "to protect the Second Amendment."

Said "My number one priority IS and ALWAYS WILL BE the safety of our children."

Plans to be available to county citizens, attending City, County, and School Board meetings.

- Supports increasing Resource Officer personnel for child protection, and promises to provide at least one additional Resource Officer to county schools and mandate deputies walk the schools.
- Opposes gun control, and vows "to protect the Second Amendment."
- Said "My number one priority IS and ALWAYS WILL BE the safety of our children."
- Plans to be available to county citizens, attending City, County, and School Board meetings.

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

Promises to keep all Sherriff's Office employees in their current positions.

Wants to address drug use in the community, saying " if they've got an arrest warrant for people selling drugs, I don't care come over here and get them. It's not about getting credit; it's about getting the drugs and illegal weapons off of the streets..."

- Promises to keep all Sherriff's Office employees in their current positions.
- Wants to address drug use in the community, saying " if they've got an arrest warrant for people selling drugs, I don't care come over here and get them. It's not about getting credit; it's about getting the drugs and illegal weapons off of the streets..."

Terry Hood

Wayne received a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from Georgia College. He has 2 hours of P.O.S.T. training. Wayne is a Christian. 

Wayne has worked as a Deputy Sheriff in Laurens County for 3 years, Georgia State Patrol Trooper for 10 years, and Georgia State Patrol Pilot/Trooper for 21 years. 


As of May 18, 2024, Wayne Wiley’s website did not contain information on this issue.

As of March 19, 2024, Wayne Wiley’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Wayne Wiley

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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