Former Franklin County Sheriff Hugh Roach Passes Away

People in Franklin County are mourning the loss of former Franklin County Sheriff Hugh Roach.

Passed away Saturday evening at Brown Health and Rehab in Royston.

First elected in 1992, Roach served as Franklin County Sheriff for 12 years, winning three straight terms by large margins.

In 2004, Roach announced his retirement from law enforcement in order to spend more time with his family.

Pruitt Funeral Home of Royston is handling the arrangements.

Hugh Roach was 80.