CONYERS — A 20-year-veteran of the Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office is fulfilling a dream after being elected sheriff of Morgan County.
Capt. Tyler Hooks was elected in the Nov. 5 General Election, defeating Democrat Derrick Reid with 71.09% of the vote.
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