Rucker continues protecting and serving in new role

Pictured during a retirement party for former Elbert County School District Director of Transportation Mark Cartledge are (L-R) current director Darin Rucker, Peggy Cartledge, Caleb Cartledge, Carol Cartledge, Mark Cartledge, Clint Webb, Dawn Royston and Superintendent Jon Jarvis.
Pictured during a retirement party for former Elbert County School District Director of Transportation Mark Cartledge are (L-R) current director Darin Rucker, Peggy Cartledge, Caleb Cartledge, Carol Cartledge, Mark Cartledge, Clint Webb, Dawn Royston and Superintendent Jon Jarvis.

For nearly 30 years, Darin Rucker embodied the phrase ‘Protect and Serve’ as a member of the Elberton Police Department. In November 2022, Rucker was hired to lead in a new role as the Director of Tra…