Barrow County Sheriff Jud Smith was named Georgia Sheriff’s Association’s 2025 Sheriff of the Year. Smith was recognized for his community dedication and innovative law enforcement approaches.

BARROW COUNTY, Ga. — Barrow County Sheriff Jud Smith has been named the 2025 Sheriff of the Year by the Georgia Sheriffs’ Association, an honor that recognizes his leadership in law ...

ATLANTA — The Georgia Sheriff’s Association has selected Barrow County Sheriff Jud Smith as the 2025 Sheriff of the Year. Sheriff Smith will be honored at the GSA Summer Conference on August 6.

Out of 159 sheriffs across Georgia, Barrow County’s Jud Smith has been named Georgia Sheriff of the Year, a recognition highlighting his leadership during tragedy and his lasting impact on both ...

BARROW COUNTY, Ga. — Barrow County Sheriff Jud Smith offered a brief public statement Monday morning as Apalachee High School prepares to begin resuming classes. The school is taking a phased-in ...

4:40 p.m. Barrow County Sheriff Jud Smith on tragic shooting at Apalachee High School Appearing choked up as he began to speak, Barrow County Sheriff Jud Smith thanked the support of other ...

BARROW COUNTY, Ga. — As the investigation continues into the deadly Apalachee High School shooting, Barrow County Sheriff Jud Smith sat down with 11Alive for the first time since the horrific ...

“Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and everyone was safely evacuated from the premises,” the sheriff’s office said. Smith said the man accused of setting the fire was taken into custody.

The Georgia Sheriff’s Association has selected Barrow County Sheriff Jud Smith as the 2025 Sheriff of the Year. Sheriff Smith will be honored at the GSA Summer Conference on August 6.

BARROW COUNTY, Ga. — Barrow County Sheriff Jud Smith offered a brief public statement Monday morning as Apalachee High School prepares to begin resuming classes. The school is taking a phased-in ...