About / Meet the Sheriff
Sheriff Matthew Moulton
More than three decades in law enforcement. A commitment to serving Houston County.
Matthew L. “Matt” Moulton serves as Sheriff of Houston County, Georgia. His background brings together frontline policing, criminal investigations, officer training, and public administration.
Matthew L. Moulton
Sheriff, Houston County, Georgia
Serving as Sheriff since 2025
Houston County service since 2000
Policing, training & leadership
Experience & service
A Career in Public Service
A Macon native, Moulton built his career through assignments in Missouri and Middle Georgia before becoming Houston County Sheriff.
1995 — A Beginning in Campus Policing
He began working in campus police while studying at College of the Ozarks in Missouri, then served with the Branson Police Department after graduation.
2000 — Warner Robins Police Department
He moved to Houston County and joined Warner Robins Police. Over 13 years, his assignments included patrol, narcotics investigations, supervision, and school resource duties.
2014 — Houston County Sheriff’s Office
After working at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center, he joined HCSO. His experience at the office included patrol and investigative work.
2024 — Investigative Leadership
He was promoted to captain over Criminal Investigations and was elected Sheriff later that year.
2025 — Sheriff of Houston County
Moulton began leading the office following the long tenure of Sheriff Cullen Talton.
Education & Training
Criminal Justice
Bachelor’s degree
College of the Ozarks
Public Administration
Master’s degree
Georgia College & State University
Officer Development
Served as a coordinator and instructor at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center in Forsyth.
Preparing to Lead
Completed training for newly elected sheriffs before taking office.
Leading with purpose
Relationships, Readiness & Public Trust
In public interviews, Sheriff Moulton has emphasized accessibility, professional standards, and strong relationships between the Sheriff’s Office and the people it serves.
Accessible Service
Moulton has identified listening to residents, fair and impartial policing, and serving everyone in the community as central to his approach.
Prepared Personnel
Recruiting qualified deputies, supporting experienced staff, and making effective use of technology are among the priorities he has discussed for the office.
Responsible Administration
Reflecting on his first year, he highlighted teamwork, careful stewardship of public funds, and continued attention to community trust and transparency.
“One of the most valuable lessons I learned from Sheriff Talton is about relationship building.”
Sheriff Matthew Moulton · 41NBC interview, October 2024
Beyond the badge
Working With Our Community
Community partnerships connect residents with public-safety information and create additional support for the people and programs serving Houston County.
Family Violence Awareness
Moulton has worked with Macon Regional Crimestoppers on outreach and anonymous reporting related to family violence. In June 2026, the partners announced a crime-reporting app with family-violence reporting among its features.
For immediate danger or an emergency, call 911.
HCSO Heroes Foundation
Through the Houston County Sheriff’s Office Heroes Foundation, Moulton helps connect community support with equipment, training, officer safety, and professional-development needs.
Georgia Sheriffs’ Youth Homes
Sheriff Moulton is hosting the 2026 Sheriff Cullen Talton Memorial Golf Tournament at Houston Lake Country Club to benefit the Georgia Sheriffs’ Youth Homes.
Contact the Sheriff’s Office
For non-emergency questions or to request contact with Sheriff Moulton, call the main office.
Houston County Sheriff’s Office
202 Carl Vinson Parkway
Warner Robins, GA 31088
For emergencies, call 911. Do not use social media or website messages to request an emergency response.
Sources for this profile
This profile draws on official agency information and published interviews. Source review: September 12, 2026.
Houston County — Sheriff’s Office directory
The Telegraph — career and education background, October 11, 2024
41NBC — interview on background and leadership, October 28, 2024
41NBC — first year in office, January 5, 2026
HCSO Heroes Foundation — leadership
Houston Home Journal — Crimestoppers app announcement, June 2026