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Richard lives in Garden Valley. He has three children and two grandchildren. 

Richard is a school resource officer. He has worked in law enforcement for 10 years. 

Sheriff's Office - Macon County, GA

Richard Martin is the current sheriff in Macon County. He was elected in 2024 after his opponent was disqualified. The judge later ruled his opponent's disqualification was impror.

Candidates for Macon County Sheriff answer the questions on voter's minds based on Listening Lab Results

Supports legal immigration but not undocumented immigration.

Wants to hire more deputies to address the issue of people seeking safety in Macon County.

- Supports legal immigration but not undocumented immigration.
- Wants to hire more deputies.

Public Safety

As of June 7, 2025, Richard Martin did not have a website or any information online.

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Richard Martin

Carlos has a degree in criminal justice from Fort Valley University.

As of February 27, 2025, Carlos Bernard Felton did not have a website or any information online.

As of June 7, 2025, Carlos Bernard Felton did not have a website or any information online.

Carlos Bernard Felton

As of February 27, 2025, Christopher Op Parker did not have a website.

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Christopher Parker is an assistant chief for the Butler Police Department.

As of June 7, 2025, Christopher Op Parker did not have a website.

Christopher Op Parker

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.