Sheriff Donnie Pope Named to Board of Corrections

Jasper County Sheriff Donnie Pope met with Gov. Brian Kemp at the Capitol last week where he was sworn in as the newest member of the Georgia Board of Corrections.

The Board of Corrections is composed of 19 members, one from each congressional district in the state and five members from the state at large. The governor appoints all members, subject to the consent of the state senate, to staggered five year terms.

The board develops rules governing the conduct and welfare of employees under its authority; the assignment, housing, feeding, clothing, treatment, discipline, rehabilitation, training and hospitalization of all inmates coming under its custody.

Sheriff Pope said he was very grateful for the opportunity to represent the people of the 10th congressional district on the board, and humbled by the trust placed in him by Governor Kemp.

“I pledge to work hard and serve with honor and integrity for the best interest of the people of Jasper County and Georgia,” said Sheriff Pope.