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Hall County Sheriff Arrested for DUI After Drinking Binge

3/5/2026

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Hall County Sheriff Gerald Jay Couch was arrested for DUI on March 4, 2026, after reportedly drinking Four Loko for hours before driving.
He was stopped by his chief deputy at 10:30 a.m. and showed impairment.
Couch faces DUI, failure to maintain lane, and open-container charges after spending five hours in custody before bond.
As an elected official, he cannot be fired, but the governor may investigate and suspend him.

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Hall County Sheriff Gerald Jay Couch was arrested for DUI on March 4, 2026, after reportedly drinking Four Loko for hours before driving.
He was stopped by his chief deputy at 10:30 a.m. and showed impairment.
Couch faces DUI, failure to maintain lane, and open-container charges after spending five hours in custody before bond.
As an elected official, he cannot be fired, but the governor may investigate and suspend him.