Swearing-in Ceremony for Cobb County Sheriff Craig D. Owens, Sr. and Chiefs
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December 20, 2024
Swearing-in Ceremony for Cobb County Sheriff Craig D. Owens, Sr. and Chiefs
MARIETTA, GA (Dec. 20, 2024) – The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce the swearing-in ceremony of Sheriff Craig D. Owens, Sr., Chief Deputy Rhonda W. Anderson, and Assistant Chief Deputy Gina V. Hawkins, marking the beginning of their next four-year term of service. This milestone event will take place on Friday, Dec. 20, at 7:00 PM at the Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel & Convention Center, located at 2450 Galleria Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30339.
Honorable A. Gregory Poole, Chief Judge of the Superior Court will administer the oath of office during the ceremony, which will occur during the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office gala, an annual program to celebrate the accomplishments of Sheriff’s Office sworn and civilian staff.
Sheriff Owens, Chief Deputy Anderson, and Assistant Chief Deputy Hawkins have demonstrated unwavering dedication to public safety and community engagement throughout their careers. Their leadership has been instrumental in driving forward initiatives that enhance transparency, accountability, and the overall safety of Cobb County residents.
“This is not just a ceremonial moment, but a celebration of the trust and partnership between our office and the community,” said Sheriff Owens.
“We look forward to another four years of collaboration and innovation as we work to make the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office the best in the state, if not the nation,” he added.
Event Details:
What: Swearing-In Ceremony for Sheriff Craig D. Owens Sr., Chief Deputy Rhonda W. Anderson, and Assistant Chief Deputy Gina V. Hawkins
When: Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, at 7:00 PM
Where: Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel & Convention Center
2450 Galleria Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30339
Join us as we honor the commitment and leadership of these exceptional public servants and celebrate the start of another term of dedicated service to Cobb County.
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About the Cobb County Sheriff's Office: The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office is a law enforcement agency that executes a broad range of services which include but are not limited to Jail Operations, Court Security, Criminal Warrant Execution, Civil Process Service, Mental Health Transports, Forgery/Fraud Investigation, and Fugitive Investigation and Apprehension. Sheriff Craig Owens took over the office on Jan. 1, 2021, and leads a staff of more than 800 deputies and civilians. Under his leadership, the Sheriff’s Office has the most diverse command staff in its nearly 200-year history and is on the path to becoming the best law enforcement agency in the State of Georgia. To learn more about the Cobb County Sheriff's Office, visit https://www.cobbsheriff.org/. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Download the Cobb County Sheriff's Office App!