Message from the Marshal

Let me say first how proud I am to serve as your Marshal.  I appreciate all the prayers and phone calls of support. When there is a shortage of something, normally a demand follows.  When there is shortage of food in the house we go buy groceries. When we are short of gas in our vehicles we have to go to the gas station before our vehicle runs out of gas. I talk about shortages, because I recognize through mentoring our youth in the community that there is a shortage of not only fathers, but also role models. I belong to two national organizations that mentor and tutor youths in the community. We had the privilege recently to work with our youth at Cusseta Road Elementary School. I was very impressed to see the progress of the young men and their knowledge in the subject of history. I also applaud our professional men in the community that participated in the mentoring program.

As Marshal, I will make it a part of my duty to incorporate a Community Policing Program that will be of benefit to the community. Community Policing allows law enforcement a chance to interact with the community by getting to know the people they proudly serve. If kids are playing kickball or basketball, it allows law enforcement a chance to get to know the parents of the children, and the business owners in the community as well. The community is a real solution to building good relationships between law enforcement and the citizens.

The average life consists of 255,500 days.  So take a few days out of your life and make a difference in someone else's life that really needs you.

God Bless,

Greg Countryman, Marshal

Authority

The Muscogee County Marshal’s Office was created by an Act of the Georgia General Assembly in 1915. Through this Act and subsequent amendments, the Marshal and Deputy Marshal’s have the authority to enforce Federal Laws, State Laws, and Local Ordinances. The Marshal’s Office is the enforcement arm of the Municipal and Magistrate Courts. The Marshal and Deputy Marshals must meet the standards for all Georgia Peace Officers. The Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Council has certified the Muscogee Marshal’s Office as a Law Enforcement Unit.

Mission

To serve the Public by fair enforcement of the law as provided for in the U.S. Constitution, Georgia Constitution, Statutory and Case Law. Enforcement of all orders of Muscogee County Courts and other courts of competent jurisdiction.

Goals and Objectives

• To be aware the Office was created to serve and meet the public’s needs and expectations.
• To provide effective security for the judiciary, court personnel and visitors to the court.
• To be an effective unit of Columbus Consolidated Government.
• To train personnel to accomplish the mission in an effective and safe manner.
• To cooperate with other law enforcement agencies, other Consolidated Government departments, and federal and state agencies.
• To promote integrity of the law enforcement profession and the Muscogee County Municipal - Magistrate Court system.

Contacts

       Muscogee County Marshal:   Marshal Greg Countryman    (706) 653 - 4385

                                 Chief Deputy:   Chief Willie King                    (706) 225 - 3381

Field Service/Training Division:   Lt. Curtis Lockette                  (706) 225 - 3382