The lobby of the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center is more sacred these days. ... The most recent fallen deputy is Michael Sean Thomas, ... according to a 1918 Macon Telegraph article.

Smith is a 20-year veteran of the Macon Bibb County Fire Department. He earned a bachelor’s degree in fire and emergency services administration and a master’s degree in public administration.

MACON, Ga. — The Bibb County Sheriff's Office has battled deputy shortages for years. In 2022, the agency began offering part-time deputy jobs in an attempt to address the lack of officers. In ...