Candler County residents are getting a friendly but firm reminder from the Sheriff’s Office: return those road signs.

In the wake of recent storms, several road closure signs, barrels, and barricades have gone missing, and officials are urging anyone who took one as a souvenir to bring it back—no questions asked.

Below is the lighthearted and firm reminder from Sheriff John Miles in its entirety.

Alright, Candler County, let’s talk. If you tactically acquired a road closure sign, barrel, barricade, etc.(or two… or three) during the storms, now’s the time to rethink those choices and return them. No judgment. Just swing by the Sheriff’s Office and drop them off.

We get it, maybe you thought, “This sign would look perfect in my garage next to the beer fridge,” but here’s the thing: those signs aren’t decorations—they’re safety equipment. And when they go missing, they cost your taxpayer dollars to replace. Yes, that means you’re stealing from yourself. Congratulations.

Oh, and here’s the fun part—removing road signs isn’t just irresponsible, it’s dangerous. Without them, someone could drive straight into a washed-out road or other hazards. On top of that, interference with government property is a felony. Not a cute little slap on the wrist—a felony. And if you’re caught in the act of stealing county property, let’s just say the outcomes may be different than a little chat.

On a Serious Note: Road signs save lives. Removing them puts your community at risk and wastes money replacing items that shouldn’t need replacing. If you’ve got a sign, do the right thing—bring it back. No questions, no hard feelings. But if you’re caught in the act stealing… well, we’ll see you at the jail.