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Sheriff's Department updates commissioners on staffing, memorials and training

Appling County Board of Commissioners · March 1, 2026
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Summary

Mark Melton delivered the Sheriff's Department report May 3, outlining recent staff recognitions, one employee in the police academy, a recent graduation to deputy, and a Law Enforcement Memorial Dedication planned for May 10 at 11 a.m. at the Sheriff's Office.

Mark Melton delivered the Sheriff's Department's monthly report to the Appling County Board of Commissioners on May 3, citing recent employee recognitions, training updates and upcoming memorial events.

Melton noted that the county recently observed Correctional Officers Week, Administrative Assistant Week and Dispatchers Week and thanked staff for their work. He said one employee is currently attending the police academy and another recently graduated to deputy. Melton invited commissioners to the Law Enforcement Memorial Dedication scheduled for May 10 at 11 a.m. at the Sheriff's Office and said the Crime Victims Memorial held the prior week was a success.

Context: the report is recorded under the board's regular agenda as the Sheriff's report. The minutes do not include staffing counts, budget impacts or disciplinary matters; those specifics were not provided.

Next steps: no formal action or vote was recorded; the item was presented for the board's information.