The Coweta County deputy, who tragically lost his life in January, has been posthumously honored as Officer of the Year by the local American Legion Post, according to Coweta County Sheriff's Office.
Coweta County honored fallen deputy Eric Minix on Monday. Just four days ago, he lost his life in the line of duty following a car chase that crossed into Alabama.
Here's what we know about Coweta County Sheriff's Deputy Eric Minix, who died after being hit by a local officer in Alabama at the end of conducting a chase.