Sheriff expands leadership at Bibb jail as new major steps into role
The Bibb County Jail has hired a new major and is creating a separate new leadership position to assist with managing the facility, Bibb County Sheriff David Davis confirmed Wednesday.
The changes come just months before the correctional facility in downtown Macon will undergo an expansion to address overcrowding of detainees, which Davis pointed to as a cause for disruptions, assaults and deaths inside.
Promotion to major
Brad Wolfe, the major who most recently managed the jail, retired in December, and the role was quickly filled, according to Capt. Linda Howard, a public information officer for the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, which operates the jail.
Wolfe’s retirement had nothing to do with the conditions of the jail, Davis told The Telegraph. Wolfe had advocated for better living conditions at the jail and helped address poor maintenance and sanitation last fall, including broken toilets and showers, and a lice outbreak.
“He just had the time in, and (was) ready to go,” Davis said.
The Telegraph was unable to contact Wolfe prior to publication.
Brandon Grace was a captain below Wolfe, and was promoted to major, according to Howard. Grace was not immediately available for an interview prior to publication.
Sheriff eyes candidate for new position
Davis is developing a new role, a jail administrator, to relieve some duties from the major’s role. And there’s a potential candidate, he said.
“Of course, the major in the past has been kind of considered a jail administrator, but we want to get somebody that has some specific expertise in managing the jail, and so we think we found a person that fits that bill,” Davis said.
He said he’s vetting a person who, if hired, is expected to move from outside of Georgia to Macon in one to two months.
The applicant visited the correctional facility a few weeks ago and proposed ways to improve its operations, according to Davis.
“He kind of helped show some things that we may be more efficient in and better management,” Davis said. “Simply because not that what we’re doing now wasn’t being effective or wasn’t working, but these are some different ways to look at it, and I think it’s good to have that fresh perspective.”
Davis did not share other details about the applicant because he has not yet been offered the position. The sheriff’s office is waiting for background check and human relations results.
“He knows it’s a challenge, but he’s ready to meet the challenge,” Davis said. “I have high hopes for him.”
The Telegraph continues to investigate ongoing issues at the Bibb County Jail. You can read more coverage at macon.com.
This story was originally published February 5, 2026 at 1:59 PM.
