Board authorizes sheriff’s deputy to assist FBI joint terrorism task force

Jul 28, 2026

The Hall County Board authorized a deputy to assist the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force and to be cleared to receive classified information on a part‑time, as‑needed basis; commissioners said the arrangement strengthens local‑federal cooperation and the motion passed with six yes votes.

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Commissioners approved a request from the sheriff’s office to allow a deputy to be made available to the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force and to be authorized to receive classified information as necessary for that assignment. County counsel reviewed the agreement and the board discussed operational details, including the part‑time, on‑call nature of the work and that overtime or pay impacts would be minimal unless a major case required significant time.

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