HANCOCK COUNTY

Sheriff’s Office

Sheriff’s Office

The Hancock County Sheriff's Office in Georgia, led by Sheriff Terrell Primus, serves as the primary law enforcement agency for the county, encompassing the city of Sparta and surrounding areas. With a commitment to integrity, professionalism, excellence and accountability, the Sheriff's Office aims to enhance community safety through ethical and effective service, transparent operations, and collaborative partnerships.

The office offers a comprehensive range of services, including patrol, criminal investigations, courthouse security and detention management. Its detention facility houses adult inmates and provides various rehabilitative programs, such as educational and vocational training, substance abuse treatment, and mental health counseling.

For more information, visit the official Facebook page of the Hancock County Sheriff's Office.

  • Phone: (706) 444-1212
    Fax: (706) 444-1218

    67 Spring Street, Sparta, GA 31087

    M-F: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
    (except holidays)

  • Terrell Primus
    Sheriff
    (706) 444-1212

    Steve Mayweather
    Jail Administrator
    (706) 444-1212

    Shongala Harris
    Chief Tact
    (706) 444-1212