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Longtime Georgia sheriff’s office captain dies
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· October 6, 2026
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Key points Sheriff Keith Brooks made the announcement regarding Capt. Tim Tallant's death can be found through the Walton County Sheriff's Office or other news sources.
A law enforcement captain has passed away. Sheriff Keith Brooks made the announcement regarding Capt. Tim Tallant's death. Brooks described him as a person who made a significant impact on those around him. The circumstances of his death have not been disclosed.
The sheriff's office is grieving the loss of one of its members. Brooks is requesting that the community support Tallant's family and friends during this time.
Further details about Capt. Tim Tallant's death can be found through the Walton County Sheriff's Office or other news sources.
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Category: safety Published: October 6, 2026 Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News Reading time: 1 min
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