Police Chief Roberts also stated that Lieutenant Joey Newkirk helped a man who was having a mental health crisis, and the commission gave both officers special recognition awards.
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Cornelia Commission Recognizes Two Police Officers for Lifesaving Actions
The city commission publicly honored an officer who performed CPR to save a man's life and a lieutenant who helped a man during a mental health crisis.
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August 5, 2025: Special recognition awards for Police Officers Erin Swinehart and Joey Newkirk
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The Cornelia City Commission's August agenda included special recognition for police officers.
At the meeting, the commission recognized Officer Erin Swinehart for saving a man's life using her CPR skills.
Police Chief Roberts also stated that Lieutenant Joey Newkirk helped a man who was having a mental health crisis, and the commission gave both officers special recognition awards.
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mentionedunknownPolice officer recognition for Erin Swinehart and Joey Newkirk
recognized Officer Erin Swinehart for saving a man’s
life using her CPR skill
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Police officer recognition for Erin Swinehart and Joey Newkirk
recognized Officer Erin Swinehart for saving a man’s life using her CPR skill
mentionedunknownSpecial recognition awards for Police Officers Erin Swinehart and Joey Newkirk
Chief Roberts stated that Lieutenant Joey Newkirk helped a man who was having a Mental Health crisis.
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Special recognition awards for Police Officers Erin Swinehart and Joey Newkirk
Chief Roberts stated that Lieutenant Joey Newkirk helped a man who was having a Mental Health crisis.
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