Welcome to the official website of the
Echols County Sheriff’s Office.
Thank you for taking the time to visit. We hope you find it easy to locate the information you need. I welcome any questions that you may have regarding this agency and its services. We provide full-service law enforcement to the visitors and citizens of Echols County. On behalf of the brave and dedicated men and women of your Sheriff’s Office, it is an honor and a privilege to serve you.
Randy Courson
Sheriff
MISSION STATEMENT
The primary purpose of the Echols County Sheriff’s Office is to maintain social order within prescribed ethical and constitutional limits, while providing professional and courteous law enforcement services. Our fundamental duties are to serve humanity; to safeguard the lives and properties of our citizens; to protect the innocent against deception, the weak against oppression or intimidation and the peaceful against violence; and to respect the constitutional right of all persons to liberty, equality, and justice. To attain this, the Echols County Sheriff’s Office enforces the law in a fair and impartial manner, recognizing both the statutory and judicial limits of our authority and the constitutional rights of all persons.
The Echols County Sheriff’s Office recognizes that no law enforcement agency can operate at its maximum potential without the support of the citizens that we serve. The Echols County Sheriff’s Office actively solicits and encourages the cooperation of all citizens to reduce and limit the opportunities for crime and to use the resources available to accomplish this goal.
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WANTED FUGITIVE LOCATED AND ARRESTED
Sheriff Courson states that on June 22, 2026, deputies with the Echols County Sheriff’s Office acted on information received from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation regarding the whereabouts of a wanted fugitive.
Deputies responded to a residence on Charles Circle, where Christi Lynn Williams was located and taken into custody without incident. Williams was wanted by Colquitt County authorities for a Probation Violation on an original charge of Cruelty to Children in the Second Degree.
During the investigation, suspected methamphetamine was located inside the residence. The substance has been submitted to the crime laboratory for testing, and additional charges may be pending based on the results of that analysis.
Williams was transported to the Lowndes County Jail and is being held on the outstanding warrant.
Sheriff Randy Courson would like to thank the Georgia Bureau of Investigation for providing the information that led to the successful location and arrest of this wanted individual.
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Applications are still being accepted for this position.
🚔 NOW HIRING: CERTIFIED DEPUTY 🚔
The Echols County Sheriff’s Office is currently seeking a POST-certified Deputy Sheriff to join our team.
We are looking for someone who is committed to serving their community, upholding the law with integrity, and being part of a close-knit agency that values professionalism and teamwork.
💼 Starting Salary: $48,000 (or more based on experience) plus benefits
📍 Location: Echols County, Georgia
If you’re ready to take the next step in your law enforcement career, we encourage you to apply today.
📝 Apply here: www.echolscountysheriff.com/apply
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The Echols County Sheriff's Office is pleased to announce that we have been awarded $4,606.83 through the U.S. Department of Justice's Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP) Program.
This funding will help offset the cost of replacing expired ballistic vests worn by our deputies. Body armor is one of the most important pieces of safety equipment an officer wears, and ensuring our deputies have properly maintained and up to date protection remains a top priority.
The grant application was submitted by Lieutenant Kathryn Lewis on behalf of the Sheriff's Office and will provide valuable assistance to our agency while reducing costs to local taxpayers.
Sheriff Randy Courson stated, "The safety of our deputies is paramount. This grant helps us continue providing the equipment necessary to protect those who serve our community every day. We appreciate the Department of Justice's continued support of law enforcement agencies through programs like the Bulletproof Vest Partnership."
The Echols County Sheriff's Office remains committed to seeking funding opportunities that enhance officer safety and strengthen our ability to serve the citizens of Echols County. ... See MoreSee Less