TIFTON – Gene Scarbrough was sworn in for his third term as Tift County sheriff last week.

“I am forever thankful to all the citizens of Tift County for allowing me to serve as your sheriff,” Scarbrough said. “I will strive continuously to serve you to the best of my ability, making Tift County a better place to live, work and raise a family.”

Scarborough also thanked the men and women who work for the department. “They make my job much easier,” he said. 

Probate Judge Suzanne Johnson officiated the swearing-in ceremony.