New sheriff, county officials sworn in at midnight Jan. 1
As the calendar changed from 2020 to 2021, several new officials were sworn in at the Stephens County Courthouse.
Just after midnight on Jan. 1, 2021, Stephens County Judge Michael Roach swore in Kevin Roach as the new sheriff.
In November, then-Chief Deputy Kevin Roach was elected sheriff, garnering more votes than his opponent Kathy Marcom. Roach ran for sheriff on the Republican Party ticket after Will Holt decided not to run for re-election.
Also sworn in on Jan. 1 were Will Warren, who was re-elected as County Commissioner for Precinct 3, and newly elected County Commissioner for Precinct 1 David Fambro, who ran for the office after Ed Russell decided not to run for a third term.
Wayne McMullen was sworn in as both the Stephens County Constable and a sheriff’s deputy. He ran unopposed for the constable position after Adam Babilon decided to retire and did not seek reelection.
Other deputies sworn in by Kevin Roach were Justin Rose, Bill Flournoy and John Green.
Stephens County Commissioner for Precinct 3 Will Warren is sworn in shortly after midnight on Jan. 1, 2021, by County Judge Michael Roach. (Courtesy Photo)
Newly elected County Commissioner for Precinct 1 David Fambro is sworn in on Jan. 1 by County Judge Michael Roach. (Courtesy Photo)
Wayne McMullen was sworn in as Stephens County’s new constable on Jan. 1 by County Judge Michael Roach. McMullen also was sworn in as a deputy. (Courtesy Photo)
Newly sworn-in Sheriff Kevin Roach swears in a slate of deputies for the new year, from left, Justin Rose, Bill Flournoy, John Green and Wayne McMullen. (Courtesy Photo)
Cutline, top photo: Stephens County Judge Michael Roach swears in the new sheriff, Kevin Roach, in a ceremony shortly after midnight on Friday, Jan. 1. (Courtesy Photo)
