Out of 159 sheriffs across Georgia, Barrow County’s Jud Smith has been named Georgia Sheriff of the Year, a recognition ...

The Georgia Sheriff’s Association selected Barrow County Sheriff Jud Smith with the honor for all of his contributions to ...

The Georgia Sheriff's Association has honored Barrow County Sheriff Jud Smith as the 2025 Sheriff of the Year.

BARROW COUNTY, Ga. - Barrow County Sheriff Jud Smith said he was stunned that one of his detention officers was accused of putting pepper spray on some of the inmates’ food at the county jail.

What he did understand was that his friend-- a friend who shares his name and happens to be the Barrow County Sheriff, needed a hug. Sheriff Jud Smith could barely hold it together at the news ...

BARROW COUNTY, Ga. — The soft lockdown at five ... However, as of 11:15 a.m., parents were allowed to check out students. Barrow Sheriff Jud Smith spoke with the media later in the afternoon.

The investigation is ongoing Smith said. Appearing choked up as he began to speak, Barrow County Sheriff Jud Smith thanked the support of other authorities throughout the state. "This hits home ...

The move will put a school resource officer at every school in the district northeast of Atlanta, Barrow County Sheriff Jud Smith said Tuesday. “As we look ahead, we are committed to addressing ...

Barrow County’s Jud Smith has been named 2025 Sheriff of the Year for his leadership and service, especially following the ...

Barrow County Sheriff Jud Smith has been selected as the 2025 Sheriff of the Year by the Georgia Sheriff’s Association.

The Georgia Sheriff’s Association recently selected Barrow County Sheriff Jud Smith as the 2025 Sheriff of the Year. The ...