Lt. Gerrells retires after four decades of protecting citizens

‘I believe law enforcement is a calling directly from God.’

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Lt. Mark Gerrells retired from the Rabun County Sheriff’s Office on Jan. 15 after serving in law enforcement for four decades. Gerrells was the training director for the department.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Lt. Mark Gerrells retired from the Rabun County Sheriff’s Office on Jan. 15 after serving in law enforcement for four decades. Gerrells was the training director for the department.

Law enforcement officers are called to protect and serve their communities in many capacities. With a career spanning four decades, Lt. Mark Gerrells went above and beyond to show care and dedication …