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ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA Rockdale County is among Georgia law enforcement agencies that are participating this week in an initiative dubbed “Operation Southern Shield,” targeting speeding, distracted driving, drunk-driving and other traffic violations.
State and local law enforcement agencies in Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Tennessee, and South Carolina are participating in the initiative, which began on July 19, and ends on July 25.
Rockdale County Sheriff Eric Levett hosted a press conference today, July 20, announcing the operation with the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety(GOHS), National Highway Traffic Safety Administration; Georgia State Patrol; GOHS H.E.A.T. units and local law enforcement agencies.
Prayers for recovery for sheriff’s deputy in ICU battling COVID, who ‘just wants to do good for the world’
Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office Investigator Patsy Blanchard tested positive for COVID May 8, and quickly became gravely ill. Author: Jon Shirek Updated: 4:46 PM EDT May 28, 2021
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Friday, May 28, 2021 Deputy Blanchard s family reports that she woke up today, and doctors were able to take her off of her ventilator. She is still not breathing entirely on her own, and she ll still need to be monitored the next 48 to 72 hours, she s still very tired. She can t speak, yet, but she is texting. She actually called me, her wife, Alexandria, said of the text she just received from her. We re so grateful for all the prayers and support, it means so much to us, it s looking very good, now compared to a few days ago. Please keep praying for her during this next phase of her recovery, Alexandria said.
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DECATUR, Ga. Newton County Sheriff Ezell Brown was among four sheriffs and a groundbreaking Georgia General Assembly secretary that U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson, D-Lithonia, recognized with Pioneer Awards for their service to Georgia’s 4th Congressional District and their work to break down barriers and make history in the state in honor of Black History Month.
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