Sheriff

Meriwether County Sheriff’s Office has been providing law enforcement services to the citizens of Meriwether County since 1818. Our office is located in the County Seat of Greenville, Georgia.

The Sheriff’s Office employs sworn law enforcement deputies, certified detention officers, a very competent administrative staff and operates 24 hours a day and 7 days a week to provide professional law enforcement and promote community involvement. The Meriwether County Sheriff’s Office is committed to providing our communities with transparency standing ready to serve and protect.

Responsibilities

Meriwether County spans 503 square miles with a population of over 21,000 people. The Sheriff is responsible for law enforcement response in the unincorporated areas of the county and assists the municipalities as the need arises. The Meriwether County Sheriff’s Office operates the Meriwether County Detention Center in Greenville and is responsible for security for all Judicial Proceedings.

Contact Us

  1. Meriwether County Sheriff's Office

    For Emergency Dial 911
    Phone: 706-672-4489
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Divisions

Our law enforcement divisions include:

  • Administrative and tactical support
  • Court Security / Civil Services
  • Criminal Investigation
  • Jail Division
  • Narcotics
  • North Precinct
  • Patrol
  • Records Division
  • School Resource Officers

The Sheriff’s Office employs sworn law enforcement deputies, certified detention officers, a very competent administrative staff and operates 24 hours a day and 7 days a week to provide professional law enforcement and promote community involvement.

The Meriwether County Sheriff’s Office is committed to providing our communities with transparency standing ready to serve and protect.

School Resource Officers

Our School Resource Officers have a strong presence in our schools, building relationships with our educators and children to ensure a safe environment for all.

 

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