By. Alexis Hill
Grundy and Bedford counties will have new top lawmen after the August 6 county general elections.
In Grundy County, Virgil McNeece is the newly elected sheriff, defeating incumbent Heath Gunter.
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In Bedford County, longtime sheriff Austin Swing announced last year that he would not seek re-election. Nikia Elliott was elected as the new sheriff August 6th.
In Franklin County, incumbent Tim Fuller fought off a tough challenger from Charles Keller, winning 52.4 percent to 44.6.
Coffee County Sheriff Chad Partin won reelection uncontested in the general after beating two primary candidates in the spring.
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