ATHENS – What began as a seemingly routine, yet heartbreaking, welfare check call quickly transformed into a heartwarming display of compassion by Athens police officers.
The emergency call came recently from DaVita Athens Dialysis Center after concern arose that one of their patients had missed a crucial appointment.
According to Athens Police Chief Anthony Pressnell, calls from treatment centers usually never have a positive outcome.
Recognizing the urgency of the call, Officer Bobby Hand and Sgt. Patrick Minor were immediately dispatched to the patient’s residence. After several anxious minutes, the officers were able to make contact with the patient…