CRISP COUNTY, Ga. — A Georgia community is mourning the death of one of its longtime deputies after a battle with COVID-19.
Crisp County Corporal Avery Hillman, a 30-year veteran of the sheriff’s office, died Saturday at Houston Medical Center in Warner Robins.
Hillman contracted COVID-19 while on duty assigned to the hospital division.
“On behalf of the Crisp County Sheriff’s Office, I extend my deepest condolences to the loved ones of Corporal Avery Hillman. Corporal Hillman served this community for over 30 years, and we will never forget his sacrifice. I want to thank the entire medical team involved in his care. This tragedy is yet another reminder of the sacrifices men and women in law enforcement make every day. I am indebted to the first responders who continue to put themselves at risk to serve our community,” stated Sheriff Billy Hancock.
The sheriff’s office said he started his career in 1990 as a Detention Officer. Five years later, he completed the basic mandate training and became GA POST certified. Corporal Hillman has served in multiple divisions, including Detention, Courts & Civil, Patrol, and Hospital Security. Corporal Hillman also has served his country as a member of the National Guard.
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Crisp County is about 150 miles south of Atlanta.
Nearly 8,000 people in Georgia has died from COVID-19. There have been more than 360,000 confirmed cases in the state.