Morgan County Elections: Sheriff race headed to runoff, others conclude

The crowded field of seven candidates for Morgan County sheriff has been culled, but a runoff is almost inevitable. Captain Joseph Pritchett of the MCSO received nearly 35 percent of the vote, and Tyler Hooks trailed by less than 300 votes with 28.28 percent. Ryan Morgan placed third with 16.

Pritchett announces candidacy for Morgan County sheriff

Joseph Pritchett, a lifelong resident of Morgan County, began his law enforcement career after graduating from the Northeast Georgia Police Academy in 2008.