Georgetown County Suffers Loss

Midway Fire Rescue would like to send our thoughts and prayers to the Georgetown County Sheriffs Office and Robbie's Family during this difficult time. We thank Robbie for your dedicated service to all Fire, Police and EMS services in Georgetown County. You will be missed by all.

From Georgetown County Sheriff: Sheriff A. Lane Cribb regretfully announces that Robert Gerald Owens, Director of Georgetown County Central Communications, died at Georgetown Memorial Hospital this afternoon.

Robbie was a valued employee of the Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office and his unexpected death was met with disbelief and great sorrow. Robbie’s hard work and dedication elevated Georgetown County Central Communications to high standards through implementation of cutting edge technology. Past works has enabled efficient and effective response by Georgetown County First Responders to the citizens we serve. Robbie will be missed.