Just Shy of 42 Years of Service, Thomas Retires
November 12, 2014
Photo by RR Best
Outgoing sheriff Jeff Thomas holds a plaque congratulating him on his retirement at a public gathering in October.
Outgoing sheriff’s tenure up Nov. 30
by Barry Featheringill
Sullivan Reporter
There’s a new sheriff in town–almost. And another, well, not quite leaving, but turning in his badge.
After more than four decades of service with the Moultrie County Sheriff’s office Jeff Thomas is retiring. And when Thomas leaves office November 30, he will be 90 days short of having spent 42 years of service to Moultrie County.
Thomas joined the sheriff’s office in 1973 and was elected to the office of sheriff in 2002.
“I’ll do anything that I want that does not require that I be responsible for actions of 22 other people,” said Thomas of his upcoming retirement. “I plan to spend time playing golf, fishing, traveling, along with spending time with the grandkids.”