HENRY COUNTY, GA : Georgia police officer dies in accident at his home, department says on Wednesday, 19th October 2022

One of the original officers of the Henry County Police Department has died, authorities said.

Senior Officer George Padgett was killed in a accident at his home on the night of Oct, the department said in a social media post.

Padgett joined the police department after it was founded in 1991, transferring from the sheriff's office.

He served the Henry County community for 34 years and was set to retire in November.

"Please keep Officer Padgett’s family in your prayers," the post said. "Rest easy brother, we have the watch from here."

Visitation and funeral arrangements will be held this week.


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