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HB 1588·GA·house

Cobb County; salaries of chief deputy sheriff, assistant chief deputy sheriff, and executive assistant to the sheriff shall be determined by the sheriff; provide

Signed into LawFiled Mar 19, 2026
Sponsor: Terry Cummings (D)
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Effective Date

May 12, 2026

Summary

HB 1588 gives the Cobb County sheriff authority to determine the pay for the chief deputy sheriff, assistant chief deputy sheriff, and executive assistant to the sheriff. It also changes the compensation model for the clerk of the superior court, the sheriff, and the probate judge from a fee‑based system to a salary system. The change aims to standardize pay and give the sheriff direct control over deputy salaries.

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