This is a press release from the Carr campaign.
Sheriffs from across Georgia announced their endorsement of Attorney General Chris Carr for Governor, citing his proven record of partnering with law enforcement to crack down on violent crime, declare war on fentanyl, and address the challenges of mental health and addiction.
“Attorney General Chris Carr has always had our back,” said Sheriff Stacy Williams of Haralson County. “He’s taken the fight head-on against crime and stood shoulder-to-shoulder with us to keep our communities safe. That’s the kind of partner we can count on in the Governor’s Office.”
Sheriff Lenn Wood of Coweta County added: “As Attorney General, Chris Carr doesn’t just talk about public safety – he delivers. He built the Gang Prosecution Unit, took on fentanyl, and understands the mental health and addiction challenges we’re up against. Most importantly, he’s working with us on real solutions. That’s why law enforcement across Georgia trusts him to keep our state strong.”
“I’m honored to have the trust of so many of Georgia’s sheriffs,” said Chris Carr. “These men and women know firsthand what it takes to keep communities safe, and they’ve seen my record in action. Their support sends a clear message: I’m the candidate who will get the job done. As governor, I’ll ensure Georgia remains the toughest state in the nation on crime.”
As Attorney General, Chris Carr has:
- Secured more than 115 gang convictions since creating Georgia’s first statewide Gang Prosecution Unit in 2022.
- Rescued and assisted over 200 children and secured more than 60 convictions through the Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit.
- Maintained a 100 percent conviction rate in child sex trafficking cases.
- Launched the Statewide Opioid Task Force to crack down on fentanyl and drug trafficking.
- Launched Georgia’s first Organized Retail Crime Unit to take down criminal rings stealing from businesses.
Endorsing Sheriffs
- Clark Millsap, Bartow County
- Lee Cone, Ben Hill County
- Ray Paulk, Berrien County
- Mark Crowe, Bryan County
- Noel Brown, Bulloch County
- Josh Hilton, Calhoun County
- Terry Langley, Carroll County
- Gary Sisk, Catoosa County
- Raymond Peterson, Clinch County
- Rod Howell, Colquitt County
- Lenn Wood, Coweta County
- Mike Yeager, Coweta County (Fmr.)
- Billy Hancock, Crisp County
- Ray Cross, Dade County
- Brian Robinson, Dodge County
- Craig Peavy, Dooly County
- Jimmy McDuffie, Effingham County
- Mac Edwards, Evans County
- Dane Kirby, Fannin County
- Barry Babb, Fayette County
- Dave Roberson, Floyd County
- Steve Thomas, Franklin County (Fmr.)
- Jeremy Kelley, Glascock County
- Mitch Ralston, Gordon County
- Robin Krockum, Habersham County
- Joey Terrell, Habersham County (Fmr.)
- Gerald Couch, Hall County
- Stacy Williams, Haralson County
- Mike Jolley, Harris County
- Ross Henry, Heard County
- Cody Youghn, Irwin County
- Janis Mangum, Jackson County (Fmr.)
- Preston Bohannon, Jeff Davis County
- Nick Norton, Lanier County
- Reggie Rachals, Lee County
- Michael Moore, Madison County
- Doug Maybin, Montgomery County (Fmr.)
- James Hale, Oconee County
- David Gabriel, Oglethorpe County
- Terry Deese, Peach County (Fmr.)
- Donnie Craig, Pickens County
- Mark Gerrells, Rabun County
- Shane Tondee, Schley County (Fmr.)
- Heath Elliott, Seminole County
- Darrell Dix, Spalding County
- Sim Davidson, Telfair County
- Chris Steverson, Telfair County (Fmr.)
- Thomas Corbin, Treutlen County
- James Woodruff, Troup County
- Andy Hester, Turner County
- Chuck Moseley, Wayne County
- Glenn Giles, Wheeler County
- Don Whitaker, Worth County
