Democratic Incumbent Sheriff Mike Smith lost the election for his office in Oglethorpe county yesterday.

Republican Challenger David Gabriel, who is currently serving as a lieutenant in the Athens-Clarke County Police Department will take over the office on January 1 of next year.

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By: Daniel Jackson

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