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Carroll County deputy fire chief recovering from COVID-19
The family of Carroll County Deputy Fire Chief Tommy Hopson is asking for prayers as he continues to battle COVID-19. He remained in a coma as of Thursday, but firefighters are hoping he will wake up soon.
CARROLL COUNTY, Ga. - The family of a Carroll County deputy fire chief is asking the community for prayers as well
Deputy Chief Tommy Hopson is in a coma following complications from COVID-19.
Thursday, people gathered outside the Tanner Medical Center in Carrollton to support the 30-year veteran.
It's something they've been doing every night at 6:45 p.m. since he was admitted.
"When he wakes up, we are preparing a video now to just show all the amazing support that he has throughout the community and honestly throughout the state," said Ashley Hulsey, Carroll County Communications Director.
A fund has been set up to help Tommy Hopson’s family. Donations can be made at any branch of United Community Bank.
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