Stephens County sheriff takes office

Stephens County Sheriff Rusty Fulbright takes office (Stephens County Sheriff's Office/Facebook)

After an extensive career in law enforcement, Stephens County Sheriff Randy Shirley’s last day on the job was Tuesday, Dec. 31.

Of his 50-year law enforcement career, Shirley has served as sheriff for the past 16 years.

After more than a decade of service, Shirley will be replaced by Rusty Fulbright – who took office on Jan. 1. Fulbright has a total of 29 years of experience in law enforcement. As stated, his objective is to maintain a “safer, stronger Stephens County.”

Now Habersham has interviewed Shirley and scheduled another interview with Fulbright on Friday, Jan. 3.

This article will be updated as more information becomes available.