Carroll County officer hit by vehicle

A sheriff's deputy in Carroll County was hit by a vehicle Wednesday afternoon, according to a dispatcher there.

The officer was reportedly doing "fine," according to the dispatcher.

The AJC is awaiting a call from the Carroll sheriff's department for details.

Return to ajc.com for an update.

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