At 91, Georgia's longest serving sheriff says he won't seek another term in 2024

Houston County Sheriff Cullen Talton, 91, said Tuesday, September 19, 2023, that after more than 50 years as the county's chief lawman, he won't seek another term as sheriff in the 2024 election. (Pixabay)

 A 91-year-old Georgia sheriff has said he will hand in his badge after more than 50 years as the county’s chief lawman.

Houston County Sheriff Cullen Talton tells WMAZ-TV that he won’t seek reelection in 2024 and will step down at the end of his term.

“It’s time for me to hang it up, so I won’t run again,” Talton said.