ATLANTA — He gave the ultimate sacrifice while wearing the badge. On Friday, the public will have a chance to honor DeKalb County police Officer David Rose, who was killed during an attack on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The service will take place at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church Atlanta, 4400 North Peachtree Road. Numerous metro Atlanta and state law enforcement agencies are expected to attend.

“Officer Rose dedicated his life to serving and protecting our community,” DeKalb CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson said in a statement Monday announcing the service. “We welcome residents to join us on Aug. 22 to honor his service, reflect on his legacy and stand with his family and our law enforcement community.”

The service will also be livestreamed. A county spokesperson sai

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