Columbia County Deputy Brandon Sikes Remembered as Hero After Tragic Death in Line of Duty

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Deputy Brandon Sikes, a 31-year-old veteran of the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, was shot and killed on Saturday evening while serving a warrant during a traffic stop in Augusta. Sikes, who previously served as a U.S. Army combat medic, is remembered for his dedication to community service and personal sacrifice, leaving behind a wife, daughter, parents, and three brothers. His funeral is scheduled for Monday at the Columbia County Performing Arts Center, and a GoFundMe page has been established to support his family.