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Alpharetta police plan procession for longtime detective who died from cancer

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Published  March 2, 2025 9:47pm EST
Alpharetta
FOX 5 Atlanta

Alpharetta police mourn death of longtime detective

Alpharetta Detective Brian Smith spent more than 19 years serving his community. He passed away this week after a battle with pancreatic cancer.

The Brief

    • The Alpharetta Department of Public Safety has invited the community to line the streets for a procession honoring the late Det. Brian Smith.
    • Det. Smith passed away last week after a battle with pancreatic cancer.
    • He spent more than 19 years in service to the city of Alpharetta.
    • The procession begins just after 10:05 a.m. on Tuesday.

ALPHARETTA, Ga. - This week, the Alpharetta community will continue to say its goodbyes to a longtime detective who recently passed away from pancreatic cancer.

What we know:

On Tuesday, the public is invited to line the streets for a procession. Here's the route:

  • Rucker Road/Old Milton Parkway to West Parkway
  • Take a left (North) on Westside Parkway
  • Take another left (West) on Cumming Street
  • Arrive at Alpharetta United Methodist Church

Official procession route for Detective Brian Smith. (Credit: Alpharetta Department of Public Safety)

The procession will start at 10:05 a.m.

Detective Brian Smith (Alpharetta Police Department)

LEARN MORE ABOUT DET. BRIAN SMITH

What you can do:

The family has asked that donations be made to the Alpharetta Public Safety Foundation in lieu of flowers.

There is also a memorial patrol car parked outside Alpharetta's Public Safety Headquarters where you can honor Det. Smith's memory.

The memorial for Detective Brian Smith (Alpharetta Police Department)

The Source: The Alpharetta Department of Public Safety shared the information in this article.

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