*Hall County Sheriff Gerald Couch is among the latest local public officials sworn in last week in advance of a term in office that begins Jan. 1. The county’s probate judge, Patty Walters, did the honors in the courtroom in the courthouse annex. As 97.5 Glory FM reported earlier, Couch made history when he was re-elected in November, becoming the first Hall County sheriff elected to four consecutive four-year terms. EARLIER STORY. POSTED NOV. 10: Couch’s win was record-setting The officials also sworn in last week included four newly-elected officials: New commission chair, other Hall officials sworn in
*After a career in education spanning 33 years, Buford Schools Supt Melanie Reed is retiring. She’s stepping down at the end of the current school year. Reed has been with Buford schools for 31 years.
