103 Former and Current Georgia Sheriffs Endorse Cagle

A press release from the Cagle campaign states that 103 former and current Georgia sheriffs have lined up to endorse Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle’s bid for Georgia Governor. Sheriffs tend to carry a lot of political clout in most Georgia counties, especially those in the smaller and/or more rural areas outside of metro Atlanta.

From the press release:

“Casey is the strong leader that I know we need as governor of our state,” said Floyd County Sheriff Tim Burkhalter. “He has always led for our law enforcement community, and I am excited to see that more than 100 other sheriffs are supporting his campaign. He is certainly Floyd County’s guy.”

“You simply don’t receive such widespread support without being a proven leader,” said Columbia County Sheriff Clay Whittle. “Casey’s unwavering commitment to the law enforcement community is most impressive. In fact, his first stop as a candidate for governor was a visit with our law enforcement officers.”

“Casey is our go-to guy,” said Gwinnett County Sheriff Butch Conway. “He is a proven leader that always delivers for the law enforcement community. He has also led to protect Georgians by eliminating sanctuary cities in our state, and I fully support Casey Cagle’s candidacy for governor.”

“I am confident that Casey Cagle is the person we need as our next governor,” said retired Sheriff Steve Cronic. “During my 12 years as Hall County’s sheriff, Casey was always accessible and he always led for the law enforcement community. He is a bold, conservative leader that every Sheriff – and every law enforcement officer – should be supporting.”

“Having such widespread support among this group of respected law enforcement leaders is extremely humbling,” said Cagle. “This is a group of selfless public servants, and we are all indebted to the services of the brave men and women who wear the badge and risk their lives for our safety. As governor, I will continue to back the badge at every turn.”

The 103 Sheriffs already supporting Cagle in his bid for governor are:

Lynn Anderson, Former Bulloch County sheriff
Frank Andrews, Rabun County sheriff
Ramsey Bennett, Pierce County sheriff
Scott Berry, Oconee County sheriff
Jimmy Berry, Former Lumpkin County sheriff
John Cary Bittick, Monroe County sheriff
John Bowens, Terrell County sheriff
Danny Brannen, Pulaski County sheriff
Noel Brown, Bulloch County sheriff
Tim Burkhalter, Floyd County sheriff
Billy Carlisle, Former Dawson County sheriff
Randy Chester, Former Dawson County sheriff
Chris Clinton, Towns County sheriff
R.L. “Butch” Conway, Gwinnett County sheriff
Kris Coody, Bleckley County sheriff
Gerald Couch, Hall County sheriff
Randy Courson, Echols County sheriff
Donald Craig, Pickens County sheriff
Steve Cronic, Former Hall County sheriff
Ray Cross, Dade County sheriff
Larry Dean, Laurens County sheriff
Terry Deese, Peach County sheriff
Randy Dely, Webster County sheriff
Mike Dewey, Brooks County sheriff
Heath Elliott, Seminole County sheriff
Richard Foskey, Former Bacon County sheriff
Roger Garrison, Former Cherokee County sheriff
Nick Giles, Former Taylor County sheriff
Wiley Griffin, Decatur County sheriff
Gary Gulledge, Paulding County sheriff
Billy Hancock, Crisp County sheriff
Douglas Hanks, Cook County sheriff
Rod Howell, Colquitt County sheriff
Bill Hutson, Former Cobb County sheriff
Stacy Jarrard, Lumpkin County sheriff
Stephen Jessup, McIntosh County sheriff
Jeff Johnson, Dawson County sheriff
Mike Jolley, Harris County sheriff
Larry Jones, Stewart County sheriff
Mike Kile, Screven County sheriff
Dane Kirby, Fannin County sheriff
Gerald Lawson, Former Lincoln County sheriff
D.G. “Bill” Lemacks, Former Clayton County sheriff
Gary Long, Butts County sheriff
Logan Marshall, McDuffie County sheriff
Doug Maybin, Montgomery County sheriff
Keith McBrayer, Henry County sheriff
Jimmy McDuffie, Effingham County sheriff
Bobby McLemore, Former Ben Hill County sheriff
Mark Melton, Appling County sheriff
Phil Miller, Former Douglas County sheriff
Clark Millsap, Bartow County sheriff
Darren Mitchum, Twiggs County sheriff
Eddie Mixon, Haralson County sheriff
Johnny Moats, Polk County sheriff
David Moore, Atkinson County sheriff
Jimmy Murkerson, Former Early County sheriff
Derrell Neal, Marion County sheriff
Stacy Nicholson, Gilmer County sheriff
Ray Paulk, Berrien County sheriff
Ashley Paulk, Lowndes County sheriff
Craig Peavy, Dooly County sheriff
Raymond Peterson, Clinch County sheriff
Gene Pope, Former Butts County sheriff
Tim Pounds, Douglas County sheriff
Carlton Powell, Thomas County sheriff
William Price, Early County sheriff
Reggie Rachals, Lee County sheriff
Mitch Ralston, Gordon County sheriff
Butch Reece, Jones County sheriff
Frank Reynolds, Cherokee County sheriff
Randy Rigdon, Wheeler County sheriff
Sid Roberts, Former Gordon County sheriff
Robert Rodgers, Wilcox County sheriff
Gene Scarbrough, Tift County sheriff
Lynn Sheffield, Dodge County sheriff
Randy Shirley, Stephens County sheriff
Howard Sills, Putnam County sheriff
Gary Sisk, Catoosa County sheriff
Pete Smith, Sumter County sheriff
Thomas Smith, Washington County sheriff
Carlton Speed, Banks County sheriff
Tyson Stephens, Emanuel County sheriff
Chris Steverson, Telfair County sheriff
Cullen Talton, Houston County sheriff
Joey Terrell, Habersham County sheriff
Steve Thomas, Franklin County sheriff
Jimmy Thomas, Pike County sheriff
Randall Tippins, Evans County sheriff
Shane Tondee, Schley County sheriff
Neal Walden, White County sheriff
Lewis Walker, Crawford County sheriff
Neil Warren, Cobb County sheriff
Jeff Watson, Taylor County sheriff
Brad White, Lamar County sheriff
Clay Whittle, Columbia County sheriff
Jeff Wigington, Former Rockdale County sheriff
John Wilcher, Chatham County sheriff
Steve Wilson, Walker County sheriff
James Woodruff, Troup County sheriff
Doyle Wooten, Coffee County sheriff
Mike Yeager, Coweta County sheriff

Harry Young, Grady County sheriff