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East Ellijay Chief of Police Larry Callahan Recalls Dangerous Situation

The large quantity of rain that hit Gilmer County last Thursday morning resulted in several close calls for residents in the county, none more so than East Ellijay Chief of Police Larry Callahan. Chief Callahan found himself in a very dangerous situation while he tried to help others during the flooding when a tree fell, bringing down a power line in his vicinity.

Chief Callahan explains in detail what exactly happened:

Callahan is back at work and has resumed his normal, everyday duties as Chief of Police.

Jordan Hill

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