DeKalb County Sheriff Jimmy Harris was rushed to the hospital Tuesday morning after working throughout the night and into the early morning hours to assess damage in the wake of the severe weather that struck the area.

Harris underwent surgery at DeKalb Regional Medical Center to have his gallbladder removed – he is currently at home and doing well.

Chief Deputy Michael Edmondson told WEIS Radio News that Sheriff Harris will likely be back at work by the end of the week.

Harris is seeking his third term as DeKalb County Sheriff and he is unopposed in the Democratic Primary; he’ll face Republican Rex Leath, Assistant Chief of the Collinsville Police Department, in the November 4th General Election.

(Ft Payne Times-Journal/www.times-journal.com)