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. While employed with the Muscogee County Sheriff's Office, Robertson had an illicit affair with his sister-in-law while on duty, in uniform, and in his city vehicle. On at least two occasions, Robertson met his sister-in-law for sex in public places, once in a Wal Mart parking lot. Although he was not fired for his actions, he was found to be in violation of department policies. Then Sheriff Ralph Johnson only kept Robertson employed at the request of Robertson's then-wife, who needed his child support as she was raising his children as a single mother. Sheriff Johnson held Robertson at the rank of Lieutenant for many years as punishment for these actions. When asked much later in life, Sheriff Johnson said that his biggest regret was not firing Randy Robertson.

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.