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New Gwinnett sheriff to be sworn in this weekend

Newly elected sheriff Keybo Taylor speaks at a press conference at the Gwinnett County Jail on January 1, 2021. STEVE SCHAEFER FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION AJC FILE PHOTO

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Newly elected sheriff Keybo Taylor speaks at a press conference at the Gwinnett County Jail on January 1, 2021. STEVE SCHAEFER FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION AJC FILE PHOTO
By Arielle Kass
Feb 26, 2021

Two months after taking the job, the new Gwinnett County sheriff will be sworn into office.

Keybo Taylor’s swearing in will take place Saturday at 4 p.m. at the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center.

Taylor’s swearing-in was originally scheduled for December, but was canceled when he — and other newly elected sheriffs — got COVID-19 following training.

Taylor’s is Gwinnett’s first Black sheriff, and one of several new Black sheriffs in metro Atlanta.

In a statement, Taylor said he is looking forward to his ceremony as a way to inspire the county’s youth.

Among other early actions, Taylor on his first day in office eliminated the county’s participation in the controversial 287(g) immigration program.

About the Author

Arielle Kass covers Gwinnett County for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. She started at the paper in 2010, and has covered business and local government beats around metro Atlanta. Arielle is a graduate of Emory University.

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