Hamilton County sheriff speaks on U.S. border to Hixson residents
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Hamilton County Sheriff Austin Garrett spoke about the U.S. southern border at the Friends of Hixson meeting.
Sheriff Garrett was a guest speaker at this month’s meeting, which took place at the Clear Creek Church of Christ.
He discussed his recent border visit with Tennessee Sen. Bill Hagerty.
The sheriff explained how illegal border crossing affect the Hamilton County and Hixson community.
He asked guests questions about their concerns. Those included fentanyl, gun ownership, homeless encampments and protocol for contacting the sheriff’s office.
