12 awards were given Thursday for saving lives, and 2 for outstanding job performance. Law enforcement from all across Georgia joined forces to recognize their brave colleagues. Governor Nathan Deal addressed the public safety community that works to protect Georgia every day.
"They're all the best examples we have of Georgians who are working to make their space in this state the best they can be," says Governor Deal.
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Among the 12 courageous officers, 1 Cobb County firefighter, Rusty Brown, was honored for saving a young boy's life.
Two brothers, James and Christian Burdette, were playing at High Falls State Park in October 2017 when they both fell down the waterfall onto rocks. Brown responded to the call. Christian died after the fall, but James called 911, and Brown was lowered by helicopter on a 100-foot rope.