Sheriff's Office

Theodore Jackson, Sheriff of Fulton County (Georgia), is an accomplished senior executive with extensive experience as a field manager and a broad range of knowledge and experience in national program areas, policy, budget and management.  

Jimmy is an accomplished leader who projects self-confidence and authority. He excels in achieving outstanding project results. This is due to his constant encouragement of administrative efficiency and effectiveness.

Colonel Leighton E. Graham Sr. is an Atlanta native, he attended Morris Brown College where he majored in Business Administration. Colonel Graham began his career with the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office in 1986 as a Sheriff’s Deputy. Since that time he has served in many capacities within the agency. He has served as a member of the Sheriff’s Office SOG Unit (Special Operation Group) assigned to the Court Services Division. He served as an Internal Affairs Investigator from 1998 to 2009 where he achieved the rank of Captain Deputy Sheriff.

Colonel Mark C. Adger, a native of Chicago, Illinois, relocated to Georgia in 1979. Along with maintaining the security and safety of the various critical infrastructure facilities, Colonel Adger is tasked with ensuring that over 2700 inmates are provided medical, dental, and mental health services.  

Lieutenant Colonel Shawn L. Jones became the Commander of the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement Division in 2017. In December of 2016, Colonel Jones retired as an Assistant Chief with the Atlanta Police Department after 30 years of distinguished service.