Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Sheriff Brett Dickey was shot and killed while serving a warrant. Several officers, including Deputy Dickey's father-in-law, Chief Deputy of Gilmer County, were accompanying Deputy Dickey during the stand-off and they were responsible for apprehending the suspect. Deputy Dickey had served with Gilmer County Sheriff's Office for four years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and 9-month-old son.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Dickey gave the Gilmer County Sheriff's Office 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Ellijay community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Dickey.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff Brett C. Dickey is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In GA, 549 of 905 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.7% of this state's fallen. That is 60.7 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Brett C. Dickey's cause is highlighted.
How Brett C. Dickey Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Brett C. Dickey is highlighted in Feb.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Brett C. Dickey was killed by handgun.
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