The Brief Governor Brian Kemp has extended the suspension of Hall County Sheriff Gerald Couch until June 17. The extension follows a second arrest in Dawson County, where Couch allegedly violated his limited driving permit. Couch was initially suspended in March following a DUI arrest where his blood alcohol level was over twice the legal limit. HALL COUNTY, Ga. - Hall County Sheriff Gerald Couch's suspension has been extended by a month, per an order issued by Gov. Brian Kemp.