Sheriff for a day
Published 9:00 am Saturday, May 13, 2017
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Troup County Sheriff James Woodruff (far left) and Sgt. Stewart Smith (far right) stand with area third graders on Thursday in front of the Troup County Jail. The students, all from different Troup County Elementary Schools, were honored as "Sheriff's for the Day." The event is the conclusion of the annual Junior Deputy program. (Photo: submitted)
Local elementary school students tour the central control section of the Troup County Jail on Thursday. The third-graders also met TCSO Deputy Matt Mayfield and his K9 "Jack," plus visited the county's 911 center, toured the courthouse and ended the day with a special lunch. (Photo: submitted)
By Melanie Ruberti
melanie.ruberti@lagrangenews.com
Some third graders from elementary schools around Troup County were special guests at the Sheriff’s office on Thursday.
The students were hand selected by their teachers to become “Sheriff’s For the Day.”
The event wraps up the Troup County Sheriff’s Office annual Junior Deputy program.
Students chatted with Sheriff James Woodruff, met Deputy Matt Mayfield and his K9 partner Jack, toured part of the jail and courthouse, had a front row seat inside the county’s 911 center and were treated to a special lunch, among other activities.
Melanie Ruberti is a reporter with the LaGrange Daily News. She can be reached at 706-884-7311, ext. 2156.
