Randy Robertson (politician)

Robertson was born in Hamilton, Georgia at a small clinic run by a husband and wife team, Drs. William and Miriam Chambliss. The second child of Bobby Ray and Elizabeth Cobb Robertson, Randy attended Cataula Elementary School, Harris County Junior High School, and Harris County High School. Robertson has four sisters.

Robertson was a Law Enforcement Officer before entering politics. A 30-and-a-half year law enforcement veteran, Robertson retired from the Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office in 2015 with training and assignments that range from undercover narcotics investigations to serving as the Director of Homeland Security for Columbus, Georgia. He attended the Command College at Columbus State University, and the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. He served the citizens of Mississippi immediately following Hurricane Katrina and assisted in bringing the C.E.R.T. program from Los Angeles, California to Columbus, Georgia. He is active in the Fraternal Order of Police and currently serves as the immediate President of the FOP Georgia State Lodge.

Robertson with his wife, Theresa, as he takes the oath of office, administered by Georgia Supreme Court Justice Charlie Bethel.

Robertson is married to Theresa Garcia Robertson; they have four children and three grandchildren. The family goes to and worships with the First Baptist Church in Columbus.