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Georgia Deputies Now Train for Months | Macon News
Georgia’s new sheriff’s deputies now spend over three months in intensive training—20 weeks of classroom instruction plus 12 weeks of fieldwork—before they can even patrol solo, a major shift after the state ranked 49th in officer training. For new deputies like Joseph Pearson, who started in November 2024 and didn’t go solo until September 2025, the extended prep paid off: he called every day “not wasted,” saying it built his confidence and readiness. The Houston County Sheriff’s Office is ramping up hiring, with two new recruits beginning this grueling path in August—and two spots still…
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