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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