Court asked to extend review of recall application targeting Hall County sheriff

The recall effort comes after Sheriff Gerald Couch was suspended by Gov. Brian Kemp following his March DUI arrest.

Judge suppresses evidence in Hall County Sheriff Gerald Couch's DUI case; trial set for September

Suspended Hall County Sheriff Gerald Couch has won a partial legal victory in his DUI case after a judge ruled that evidence gathered during a search of his vehicle cannot be used at trial.
WSB-TV

Hall County sheriff suspended after DUI arrest asks judge for permission to drive again

HALL COUNTY, Ga. — Hall County Sheriff Gerald Couch and his attorneys appeared in court on Monday to ask a judge for permission to drive his personal vehicle again. Couch is currently suspended from his office after he was arrested and charged with ...
AOL

Hall County Sheriff Gerald Couch arrested for DUI in county-issued SUV

Couch, 63, was charged with driving under the influence, failure to maintain a lane, and possession of an open container. He posted a $1,560 bond and was released at approximately 6 p.m., according to jail records. According to the Hall County Sheriff's ...
Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Kemp orders probe into Hall County sheriff’s DUI charge after Four Lokos

Committee that includes Attorney General Chris Carr is expected to complete a review within 30 days, according to governor’s executive order. Hall County Sheriff Gerald Jay Couch faces charges of DUI, failure to maintain a lane and open container ...