DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - DeKalb County officials will hold a public memorial service this week to honor Officer David Rose, the DeKalb County police officer killed earlier this month while responding to a shooting outside the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention headquarters.

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The service will take place at 11 a.m. Aug. 22 at First Baptist Church Atlanta, located at 4400 North Peachtree Road in Dunwoody.

"Officer Rose dedicated his life to serving and protecting our community," said DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson. "We welcome residents to join us on August 22 to honor his service, reflect on his legacy, and stand with his family and our law enforcement community."

The ceremony is open to the public. Seating will be available on a first-come, first-served ba

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