Sheriff’s Office fills all School Resource Officer positions

By
Kevin Angell
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Shown during the recent filming of a Habersham Central Raiders hype video are, from left, SRO Anthony Sullo, SRO Austin Martin, SRO Kristopher Stout, SRO Lynn Moore, SRO Sgt. Wesley Addis, SRO Sgt. Wesley Littlejohn, SRO Lt. Aaron Autry, SRO David Perkins, SRO Evaleez Gonzalez, SRO Kyle O’Kelley, and SRO Graciela Margolla.
(Source: HCSO Rob Moore) - Shown during the recent filming of a Habersham Central Raiders hype video are, from left, SRO Anthony Sullo, SRO Austin Martin, SRO Kristopher Stout, SRO Lynn Moore, SRO Sgt. Wesley Addis, SRO Sgt. Wesley Littlejohn, SRO Lt. Aaron Autry, SRO David Perkins, SRO Evaleez Gonzalez, SRO Kyle O’Kelley, and SRO Graciela Margolla.

The Habersham County Sheriff’s Office is starting 2026 with a full roster of School Resource Officers. New hire Joel Compton has begun his SRO duties, ensuring every public school in the county has an officer. This addition brings the total number of deputies in this role to 12, doubling the force from the previous year.

These officers are trained to provide on-campus security while building relationships with students and staff.

“We value our partnership with the school system, and I especially appreciate the hard work and dedication of our school superintendent, Patrick Franklin,” said Sheriff Robin Krockum. “It has been a goal of ours to fully staff these positions so every school in Habersham County will have their own school resource officer.”

Pausing during the recent Habersham County Sheriff’s Office Shop with a Hero event in Cornelia are, from left, SRO Anthony Sullo, SRO Austin Martin, SRO Kristopher Stout, SRO Sgt. Wesley Addis, SRO Lt. Aaron Autry, SRO Joel Compton, and SRO Kyle O’Kelley.
Pausing during the recent Habersham County Sheriff’s Office Shop with a Hero event in Cornelia are, from left, SRO Anthony Sullo, SRO Austin Martin, SRO Kristopher Stout, SRO Sgt. Wesley Addis, SRO Lt. Aaron Autry, SRO Joel Compton, and SRO Kyle O’Kelley. (Rob Moore/Habersham County Sheriff’s Office)

Lt. Aaron Autry leads the unit, which includes Sgts. Wesley Addis and Wesley Littlejohn. The team also comprises officers Evaleez Gonzalez, Graciela Margolla, Austin Martin, Lynn Moore, Kyle O’Kelley, David Perkins, Anthony Sullo, Kristopher Stout, and Compton.

The Habersham County Board of Education Police Department covers Habersham Central High School. Elementary schools within the city limits of Baldwin and Demorest are served by their respective police departments. Sheriff’s deputies cover the remaining schools and provide backup as needed.

The district includes Baldwin, Clarkesville, Cornelia, Demorest, Fairview, Hazel Grove, Level Grove, and Woodville elementary schools. Middle schools include North Habersham, South Habersham, and Wilbanks. The system also encompasses the Habersham Ninth Grade Academy, Habersham Success Academy, and Habersham Central High School.

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