THE STATE OF GEORGIA
EXECUTIVE ORDER
BY THE GOVERNOR:
WHEREAS: WHEREAS: WHEREAS: ORDERED:
Worth County Sheriff Jeff Hobby was indicted on October 3, 2017, on one count of Violation of Oath of Office, two counts of False Imprisonment Under the Color of Law, and one count of Sexual Battery; and
The indictment was transmitted to the Governor pursuant to O.C.G.A. 45-5-6(b), and the certified copy was received on October 16, 2017; and
The 14-day period following the receipt of the indictment as prescribed by O.C.G.A. 45-5-6(e) has passed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BYVIRTUE OF THE AUTHORITYVESTED IN ME
As GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, IT IS HEREBY
That Attorney General Christopher Carr, Sheriff Mitch Ralston of Gordon County, and Sheriff Terry Deese of Peach County are hereby appointed as the review commission to determine whether the indictment relates to and adversely affects the administration of the office of Sheriff by Mr. JeffHobby such that the rights and interests of the public are adversely affected thereby and to make a written report to me within 14 days with a recommendation as to whether said Sheriff should be suspended from office as required by O.C.G.A. 4s-s-6(c).
This 31st day of October, 2017.
GOVERNOR