MACON, Ga. — Sheriff David Davis says he's running for Bibb County Sheriff again.
If elected, this will be his fourth term after first being elected in 2012.
His campaign slogan this time: Stronger Together.
He says he's seen his department and community grow in the last term.
“We've done some extraordinary things working together, and we're going to make this community stronger and we're going to continue to do that,” he said.
He says now, the Sheriff's Office has a better grip on the deputy shortage recruiting and hiring more since raising the starting salary.
He's also seen growth in technology and innovation.
He says the Sheriff's Office is a leader in criminal intelligence with now four intel analysts and new tech like ShotSpotter, security camera systems and flock cameras.
Davis says he personally learned from his campaign slogan "stronger together" after overcoming leukemia last year.
“The challenges I faced last year have helped me become stronger. The support I have, the friendships I have across this community are overwhelming and uplifting as well as giving me the strength to go forward,” Davis said.
When asked why he's the right candidate for the job, he said it's because his 44 years of experience at the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, stable leadership, innovation, and dedication to the community.
He says if elected for another term, he wants to see Bibb County move closer to building a new jail during this next SPLOST.
Sheriff Davis is the first candidate to announce they're running for Bibb County Sheriff.
The primary is next May.
The general election is scheduled for November.