MARIETTA, GA (Sept. 6, 2023) -- The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a memorial event to commemorate the lives of two fallen deputies who were killed in action on Sept. 8, 2022. Deputy Jonathan Koleski and Deputy Marshall Ervin, Jr. were shot and killed while attempting to serve a warrant at a residence in Marietta, Georgia. 

What: The memorial event will feature the unveiling of a mural painted by Tivani Brundage, a military veteran, and wooden chairs built by Saving a Hero’s Place, a nonprofit organization that is committed to honoring the memories of law enforcement and firefighters who have passed away while on duty. Featured speakers will include Sheriff Craig Owens, Chief Deputy Rhonda Anderson, Col. Ryan Mehling, Col. Michael A. Williams, and Bishop Eldren Morrison, senior pastor of Shaw Temple. This event is not open to the public. 

When: Friday, Sept. 8 | 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. | Media check-in: 9:30 a.m. to 9:50 a.m.

Where: Cobb County Sheriff’s Office Adult Detention Center | 1825 County Services Pkwy | Marietta, GA 30008 

Why: The death of Deputy Koleski and Deputy Ervin Jr. significantly impacted our organization. This memorial tribute is an opportunity for us to come together as a family and reflect.

Media: Email the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office of Communications at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call Nikki Glanton at 404-661-5319 to attend. Once an RSVP yes has been submitted, you will receive arrival instructions. 

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About the Cobb County Sheriff's Office: The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office is a law enforcement agency that executes a broad range of services which include but are not limited to Jail Operations, Court Security, Criminal Warrant Execution, Civil Process Service, Mental Health Transports, Forgery/Fraud Investigation, and Fugitive Investigation and Apprehension. Sheriff Craig Owens took over the office on Jan. 1, 2021, and leads a staff of more than 800 deputies and civilians. Under his leadership, the Sheriff’s Office has the most diverse command staff in its nearly 200-year history and is on the path to becoming the best law enforcement agency in the State of Georgia. To learn more about the Cobb County Sheriff's Office, visit https://www.cobbsheriff.org/. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Download the Cobb County Sheriff's Office App!

About Saving a Hero’s Place: Saving A Hero’s Place is committed to honoring the memories of law enforcement officers and firefighters who have fallen in the performance of their duty by providing their department with a permanent place of reverence for their fallen hero: the honor chair. Saving a Hero’s Place is run by police officers and family. Our chairs are made by Law Enforcement and Survivors. To learn more about Saving a Hero’s Place, visit https://savingaherosplace.org/.