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House honors slain Douglas County deputy
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The Georgia House opened its session today on a somber note, holding a moment of silence for slain Douglas County Sheriff’s Deputy Blake Gammill.
State Rep. Tim Bearden (R-Villa Rica) fought back tears as he told lawmakers about the circumstances of Gammill’s slaying and his personal affection for him.
“I know personally he was a fine officer and a well-respected officer,” said Bearden, who was 2003 Officer of the Year for the City of Douglasville Police Department.
Police say Gammill was shot by homeowner Gerald Greene when Gammill and other officers went to arrest Jimmy Bilbo, a former county deputy and stepson of Greene who was free on bond and awaiting trial on child molestation charges.
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