Sheriff Billy Carlisle

Personal History

43 years of age. Married to Cathy Chappell Carlisle, a teacher at Robinson Elementary School. Four children, Chad, age 23, Cara, age 19, Joseph, age 6, and Laryssa, age 6. Billy and his wife have been Foster Parents to several children over the past six years and continue to do so today.

Religious Affiliation

He and his family are active members of Faith Baptist Church of Dawson County, where he also serves as a Deacon.

 

Education
  • 1979 graduate of Dawson County High School
  • 1988 graduate of Northeast Georgia Police Academy
  • 1996 graduate of Georgia Sheriff's Elect Academy
  • 1999 graduate of National Sheriff's Institute
  • Attended Gainesville College
  • Numerous hours of training from the Georgia Public Safety Training Center

Experience
  • 15 years of law enforcement experience - all of which have been with the Dawson County Sheriff's Office.

 

Civic Involvement

  • Member of the Board of Directors:
    •  Edmondson-Telford Center for Children
    • Chairman- North Georgia K-9 Task Force
  • Governor's State Wide Occupant Safety Task Force
  • Charter Member of the Dawson County Kiwanis Club
  • Regional Vice President for Region 3 of the Georgia Sheriff's Association
  • Charter Member of Prevent Child Abuse in Dawson County
  • Member of the Dawson County Foster Parent Association

 

Professional Affiliations

  • National Sheriff's Association
  • Georgia Sheriff's Association
  • County Officers Association of Georgia
  • Dawson County Foster Parent Association
  • American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children