Rep. Hank Johnson presents Pioneer Award to Gwinnett Sheriff Keybo Taylor

U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson, D-Ga., recently recognized Gwinnett Sheriff Keybo Taylor as a pioneer, highlighting his role as the first African-American to serve as the county's top lawman in Gwinnett's more than 202-year history.

Taylor was one of four sheriffs in the 4th Congressional District who received a Pioneer Award from Johnson — the others being DeKalb County Sheriff Melody Maddox, Newton County Sheriff Ezell Brown and Rockdale County Sheriff Eric Levett.

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