Meet Candidate

Hello great citizens of Clayton County. 

Lawrence is the oldest son of the late Lawrence T. Ethridge, Sr., and the late Geraldine Henderson. He was born and reared in Youngstown, Ohio. He attended Wright State University before entering the US Army. Lawrence received a Honorable Discharge. Lawrence moved to Georgia and began a career in law enforcement. Lawrence’s law enforcement career has spanned thirty-three years as of 2026. He has had the honor of serving in various capacities such as school resource officer, hostage negotiator, detective, assistant director of security for juvenile justice, and a commander in various criminal justice/law enforcement agencies. Lawrence is currently a commander in one of Georgia’s largest sheriff’s office.

Lawrence has attained his supervision, management, and executive level certification. He is a General, Defensive Tactic and Use of Force Instructor. Lawrence attended the Southern Police Institute 96th Command Officer Development Course within the University of Louisville. He also attained Chief Executive Training, Class 24-76.

Lawrence is the proud husband of Natalie, and the father of six children. Lawrence is a member of the Georgia Chiefs Association. He is also a member of Family Life Missionary Baptist Church where Bishop Alfred T. Lands is the founder and lead pastor and Bishop Rosemary Lands is the Executive Pastor.