Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Sheriff George Dorminey was shot and killed near Fitzgerald as he and three deputies raided an illegal poker game.
Several participants were arrested but Deputy Dorminey's killer escaped.
Deputy Dorminey was survived by his wife.
Survivors
Deputy Dorminey was survived by his wife.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Dorminey served with the Ben Hill County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Fitzgerald community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Dorminey.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff George J. Dorminey is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In GA, 548 of 903 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.7% of this state's fallen. That is 6.5 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Ben Hill County Sheriff's Dept., 3 of 4 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 75% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. George J. Dorminey's cause is highlighted.
How George J. Dorminey Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. George J. Dorminey is highlighted in Apr.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. George J. Dorminey was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
3 officers from Ben Hill County Sheriff's Dept. are honored on badge.nw.
