Kristin Gilliam

An Oglethorpe County EMS team, including medical technician Kelly Huff (from left), director Josh Robinson, EMT Jeffrey Clark, EMT Roy Allen and supervisor paramedic Dennis Weaver, stand in front of an ambulance on April 21, 2025. Robinson said EMS will be hosting a gathering of past and present employees in the fall to celebrate the service's 50th anniversary. (Photo/Emery Pikel)

An Oglethorpe County EMS team, including medical technician Kelly Huff (from left), director Josh Robinson, EMT Jeffrey Clark, EMT Roy Allen and supervisor paramedic Dennis Weaver, stand in front of an ambulance on April 21, 2025. Robinson said EMS will be hosting a gathering of past and present employees in the fall to celebrate the service's 50th anniversary. (Photo/Emery Pikel)

Decades of dispatch: EMS celebrates 50th anniversary in county

Nick Hasnain
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
On a crisp December day, a woman in Oglethorpe County had a sudden realization: her water had broken. Miles from the nearest hospital, paramedic Kristin Gilliam was her only hope. Even with a million “what-ifs” racing through her mind, Gilliam successfully delivered the newborn.
Oglethorpe County EMS supervisor paramedic Dennis Weaver (from left), paramedic Taylor Smith and advanced emergency medical tech Kelly Huff delivered a baby on Jan. 8. Weaver assisted in the delivery of the baby in the quick response vehicle while Smith and Huff responded in an ambulance. (Submitted Photo)

Oglethorpe County EMS supervisor paramedic Dennis Weaver (from left), paramedic Taylor Smith and advanced emergency medical tech Kelly Huff delivered a baby on Jan. 8. Weaver assisted in the delivery of the baby in the quick response vehicle while Smith and Huff responded in an ambulance. (Submitted Photo)

Oh baby! EMS delivers two in two months

Grace Burnett
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Oglethorpe County EMS often has to act fast. Recently, two paramedics each unexpectedly assisted in the delivery of a baby during their shift.  Kristin Gilliam helped deliver a baby on Dec. 11 and Oglethorpe County EMS supervisor paramedic Dennis Weaver helped deliver a baby on Jan. 8.