Sheriff Noel Brown qualified for re-election Monday afternoon, making his quest to serve a third term official.
The Republican Sheriff was first elected in 2016. Sheriffs in Georgia serve four year terms.
Qualifying will continue this week through Friday at 12:00 p.m.. Keith Howard is expected to challenge Brown in the general election.
The last day to register to vote in the primary election is April 22, 2024.
Early voting for the Primary Election begins April 29.
Election Day is May 21, 2024.