Jud Smith has been a lifelong resident of Barrow County with deep family roots.  Jud graduated from Winder Barrow High School in 1994 and later attended Middle Georgia College where he played baseball.  Jud then transferred to Columbus State University and graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice and later received his Master's Degree through the Georgia Law Enforcement Command College also at Columbus State University.  Jud has been in the law enforcement field for over ten years.  He is married to his wife Stephanie and they have two children Conyer and Addison.  Jud's goal is to ensure the citizens and visitors of Barrow County are protected and they receive the most professional and ethical law enforcement service in the State of Georgia.