In December the Walker County Sheriff’s Department named its "Employee of the Year".  This year’s honor went to Walker County Detective Sergeant Anthony Gilleland. 

Gilleland has worked for the Walker County Sheriff’s Department since 2002 and serves as an investigator for Sheriff Steve Wilson.

Gilleland graduated from Valley Head High School and lived for many years in Chattooga County.  Anthony is a former radio personality and news director, having worked for WGTA for many years.