In a press release Wednesday afternoon, Chattooga County Commissioner Blake Elsberry made the following statement regarding county offices closing Thursday afternoon in honor of the late Gary McConnell:

“In honor of former Chattooga County Sheriff Gary McConnell, all county offices will close Thursday July 13, 2023 from 3pm to 5pm.  We will take this time to remember Mr. McConnell’s 20 years of dedicated service to the people of Chattooga County.”