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April 7, 2020
Tifton Gazette: ABAC receives over $9k for Georgia Young Adult Program
March 17, 2020
Polk County Standard Journal: Governor's Office of Highway Safety awards technology grant to Aragon PD
March 13, 2020
WRBL: Georgia State Patrol, local law enforcement plan increased presence...
March 12, 2020
Valdosta Daily Times: Traffic monitoring increases for St. Patrick's Day
March 11, 2020
Moultrie Observer: Highway safety group honors Gary Robinson, MADD South Georgia
March 9, 2020
WALB: Lee County High students attend Dangers of Driving symposium
February 27, 2020
AJC: Pedestrian deaths fall in Georgia - but don't celebrate just yet
February 27, 2020
Fox 5 Atlanta: Cars, trucks, SUVs & a Storm Chaser headline Atlanta Auto Show
February 26, 2020
13WMAZ: Can buying a hands-free device get you out of a citation?
February 26, 2020
WFXL: Crisp deputies to get new tech from grant money
February 17, 2020
AJC: Dekalb County Police awarded $20,000 traffic enforcement grant
February 16, 2020
Fetch Your News: SADD grant awarded to Towns County High School
February 12, 2020
Dawson News: Dawson County Emergency Services awarded mini-grant for car seats
February 11, 2020
The Patch: $20,000 grant awarded to Dekalb Police for traffic enforcement
February 8, 2020
Tifton Gazette: Sheriff's Office awarded car seat mini grant
February 7, 2020
Valdosta Daily Times: Don't take chances behind the wheel when the weather turns bad
February 6, 2020
City of South Fulton Observer: Operation Rolling Thunder yields more than 60 arrests, stolen vehicle recovered
February 5, 2020
Alpharetta Roswell Herald: Roswell Fire Department awarded car seat mini grant
February 5, 2020
Cherokee Tribune and Ledger News: Cherokee Fire and Safe Kids Cherokee to host car seat check
February 4, 2020
FOX 5: Operation Rolling Thunder nets hundreds of citations, dozens of arrests
February 1, 2020
Albany Herald: Georgia State Patrol ready to bench drunk drivers
February 1, 2020
NBC 41: Authorities maintain zero tolerance alcohol policy for Super Bowl
January 31, 2020
WSAV: Georgia state patrol warns drivers to avoid drinking and driving Super Bowl weekend
January 28, 2020
Early County News: Blakely police host SWTEN
January 24, 2020
11Alive: 'I'm lucky to be alive': Officer injured in crash explains importance of Move Over law
January 24, 2020
FOX 5: Move over law becomes personal for local officer hit by distracted driver
January 23, 2020
CBS46: City of South Fulton implementing a new plan they hope with reduce traffic fatalities
January 23, 2020
Savannah Morning News: Garden City police receive $20k for new squad car laptops
January 23, 2020
AJC: Mothers Against Drunk Driving Georgia branch awarded state grant
January 23, 2020
South Fulton Observer: City of South Fulton police target dangerous drivers with Operation Rolling Thunder
January 22, 2020
WRBL: AAA joins law enforcement, Georgia officials to promote Move Over Law awareness
January 21, 2020
AJC: Grant to fund car seats, education in Roswell
January 19, 2020
FOX 5: Georgia counties get grant to give out free child car seats
January 19, 2020
GPB News: Agency gets $166,000 grant to buy child car seats
January 9, 2020
Banks News Today: Alto police department awarded car seat mini grant
January 7, 2020
Coosa Valley News: Pepperell high school wins highest teen driving award at national summit
January 6, 2020
Hometown Headlines: Pepperell high school wins top teen driving award at summit; also receives $6,500 grant from Governor's Office of Highway Safety
January 6, 2020
Rome News Tribune: Pepperell high school receives grant from the Governor's Office of Highway Safety
January 3, 2020
Coosa Valley News: Zero Tolerance a major success for Rome police department
January 3, 2020
Hometown Headlines: Rome Police...Operation Zero Tolerance ends with 23 arrests (traffic and outstanding warrants); more than 150 violations cited; and 3.5 pounds of pot seized
January 2, 2020
Marietta Daily Journal: Holiday week police operation 'Zero Tolerance' nets multiple citations; officers also give families in need child safety seats
December 31, 2019
AJC: Barrow County Sheriff's Office receives $20k grant
December 30, 2019
WALB: Albany police on roadways for News Year's Eve
December 30, 2019
Rome News Tribune: Law Enforcement: Think before you drink this NYE
December 26, 2019
Hometown Headlines: From Rome Police: ‘Zero Tolerance’ now through Jan. 1
December 26, 2019
WGAU: UNG gets highway safety grant
December 23, 2019
Valdosta Daily Times: Police: Drive sober for holidays
December 22, 2019
Access WDUN: State grant expands safe driving programs to University of North Georgia Gainesville campus
December 22, 2019
Calhoun Times: Holiday motorists urged to drive sober or get pulled over
December 20, 2019
The Patch: Georgia drunk drivers targeted in drive sober holiday campaign
December 19, 2019
The Hartwell Sun: Cops will not take DUI lightly this holiday season
December 19, 2019
Rome News Tribune: DDS announces new grant funding
December 18, 2019
WRBL: 'Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over' holiday impaired driving enforcement is underway in Georgia
December 18, 2019
Gwinnett Daily Post: State officials kicking off annual DUI crackdown
December 18, 2019
The Patch: Kennesaw gets grant to improve young adult driving, reduce wrecks
December 18, 2019
AJC: Purchase of vehicles, equipment for Henry County Police approved
December 17, 2019
All On Georgia: DDS Receives Grant to Accelerate Conviction, Dismissals Updates in Computer Systems
December 17, 2019
Clayton News Daily: Holiday motorists urged to drive sober or get pulled over
December 17, 2019
Marietta Daily Journal: Holiday motorists urged to drive sober or get pulled over
December 16, 2019
Rome News Tribune: Holiday motorists urged to drive sober or get pulled over
December 16, 2019
WALB-TV Albany: Increases in fatal wrecks bring on Operation Rolling Thunder
December 16, 2019
Marietta Daily Journal: Holiday motorists urged to drive sober or get pulled over
December 16, 2019
Jackson Progress Argus: This holiday season, drive sober or get pulled over
December 13, 2019
WALB: Increase in fatal wrecks bring on Operation Rolling Thunder
December 13, 2019
Savannah Business Journal: Governor's Office of Highway Safety awards H.E.A.T. grant to Savannah police
December 13, 2019
WTVM: Georgia joins annual 'Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over' campaign for holiday season
November 28, 2019
WFXL: Highway authorities bring attention to Georgia's hands-free law
November 25, 2019
NBC 41: Click It or Ticket enforcement to crack down on motorists who fail to follow rules of the road
November 25, 2019
13WMAZ: Law enforcement reminds travelers to drive safely this Thanksgiving
November 25, 2019
WRBL: Click It or Ticket enforcement week begins
November 25, 2019
WTVM: ‘Click It or Ticket’ campaign encourages Thanksgiving travelers to buckle up
November 25, 2019
Cherokee Tribune Ledger News: Cherokee again earns grant for special traffic unit
November 24, 2019
WDUN: Gainesville/Hall HEAT sweeps traffic enforcement awards
November 24, 2019
Henry Herald: Henry County Police win HEAT grant from Governor's Office of Highway Safety
November 24, 2019
sNEWSi: Thanksgiving Click It or Ticket enforcement starts this week in Columbus
November 24, 2019
WTVM: Thanksgiving ‘Click It or Ticket’ Enforcement starts this week in Columbus
November 23, 2019
McDuffie Progress: State, local officials to kick off 'Click It or Ticket' program
November 23, 2019
Summerville News: Georgia Department of Driver Services receives new grant funding dedicated to teen alcohol and drug awareness program
November 23, 2019
Albany Herald: State, local officials to kick off 'Click It or Ticket' program
November 23, 2019
Northside Woman: State, local officials to kick off 'Click It or Ticket' program
November 23, 2019
KPVI: State, local officials to kick off Click it or Ticket
November 21, 2019
Connect Savannah: Bike Walk Savannah awarded grant for safety and education programs
November 21, 2019
Savannah Business Journal: Bike Walk Savannah Receives $31,869.28 Grant from Governor’s Office of Highway Safety
November 20, 2019
Now Habersham: Habersham deputy receives state DUI enforcement award
November 20, 2019
Hartwell Sun: Hartwell Police win regional award
November 19, 2019
News Observer: GOHS honors Earley, McCaysville efforts
November 18, 2019
Cherokee Tribune Ledger News: Holly Springs Police Department wins agency of the year
November 18, 2019
Rome News Tribune: Holly Springs Police Department wins agency of the year
November 18, 2019
Marietta Daily Journal: Governor's Office of Highway Safety awards grant to Calhoun Police Department
November 18, 2019
Calhoun Times: Governor's Office of Highway Safety awards grant to Calhoun Police Department
November 17, 2019
Rockdale Newton Citizen: Buckle up before getting on the road this Thanksgiving holiday travel period
November 17, 2019
Gwinnett Daily Post: Buckle up before getting on the road this thanksgiving holiday
November 17, 2019
Henry Herald: Buckle up before getting on the road this Thanksgiving holiday
November 17, 2019
Albany Herald: Buckle up before getting on the road this Thanksgiving holiday
November 14, 2019
AJC: APD awarded grant to help reduce fatal, serious car wrecks
November 12, 2019
WTOC: Local students get lesson on distracted driving
October 31, 2019
Henry County Times: Henry Commissioners accept public safety grants
October 30, 2019
Toccoa Record: Halloween safety advice
October 30, 2019
HHJ Online: Centerville PD awarded grant over $13,000
October 29, 2019
Marietta Daily Journal: Law enforcement warns of increase DUI enforcement and pedestrian safety
October 29, 2019
WRCB: Georgia law enforcement will be out in full effect on Halloween night
October 29, 2019
Rome New Tribune: Law enforcement warns of increased DUI enforcement and pedestrian safety
October 29, 2019
Post Searchlight: Halloween could bring a nightmare on your street if you drive drunk
October 19, 2019
Tifton Gazette/Moultrie Observer: Sunbelt Expo showcases farm vehicle safety
October 18, 2019
Valdosta Today: VPD awarded $20k traffic enforcement grant
October 16, 2019
Thomasville Times-Enterprise: Traffic safety officials urge drivers to yield behind the wheel
October 15, 2019
WTVC: Dalton PD takes first-place honors in Governor's Challenge
October 14, 2019
WUGA: UGA Evaluation Team Receives Grant from Governor’s Office of Highway Safety
October 14, 2019
The Chattanoogan: DPD Takes First Place Honors In Governor’s Challenge
October 10, 2019
Lincoln Journal: State Driver Services Motorcycle Safety Program receives grant award
October 10, 2019
NBC 41: Groups head to Georgia National Fair hoping to make a difference
October 9, 2019
Valdosta Daily Times: Motorcycle safety receives grant
October 8, 2019
All On Georgia: DDS Lands $83k Grant for Motorcycle Safety Program
October 7, 2019
WLTZ: Safe Kids Columbus Encouraging Parents to Practice Safe Driving
October 3, 2019
Albany Herald: Drowsy driving booth available at Georgia National Fair
September 28, 2019
Times-News: Troup County Sheriff’s Office and Health Department perform seat safety checks
September 27, 2019
Lagrange Daily News: TCSO and health department perform free car seat checks Friday morning
September 26, 2019
AJC: State grant of $179K for 3 Cobb officers
September 26, 2019
Valdosta Daily Times: VPD Traffic Unit Recognized
September 26, 2019
WJCL-TV Savannah: Savannah Police Officers buy mom new car seats during traffic stop
September 23, 2019
CBS46 Atlanta: Firefighter who lost leg when hit by driver has message: put down your phone
September 23, 2019
WSB-TV: Georgia officer, dad-to-be helps buy young mom new car seats for twins
September 23, 2019
Gwinnett Daily Post: Snellville Police receive Governor's Cup
August 31, 2019
WALB: Georgia, Alabama law enforcement launches Hands Across the Border campaign
August 31, 2019
WTVM: Georgia, Alabama law enforcement launches Hands Across the Border campaign
August 30, 2019
WSPA: Law enforcement join forces to crack down on drunk drivers
August 29, 2019
Covington News: NCSO joins Georgia GOHS to conduct safety road checks this Labor Day
August 29, 2019
WTVM: Georgia law enforcement warning drivers to slow down ahead of the Labor Day holiday
August 29, 2019
WALB: Georgia law enforcement warning drivers to slow down ahead of the Labor Day holiday
August 29, 2019
WDHN: Law enforcement agencies from three states partner up to stop Labor Day traffic fatalities
August 29, 2019
WRBL: GOHS Hands Across the Border returns to Columbus
August 29, 2019
WJHG: Florida, Georgia, and Alabama working together to keep drivers safe over Labor Day Weekend
August 28, 2019
Chipley Bugle: Hands Across the Border
August 27, 2019
Post Searchlight: Motorists reminded to drive sober this Labor Day Weekend
August 26, 2019
WTOC: Law enforcement agencies across the South gearing up for Labor Day Weekend
August 26, 2019
WRDW: Officers cracking down on drunk, distracted driving ahead of holiday weekend
August 25, 2019
WRDW: Multi-state initiative looks to crack down on DUIs
August 24, 2019
WDUN: Hall sheriff's deputy recognized for nearly 200 DUI arrests
August 6, 2019
WTOC: Pooler PD cracks down on school zone speeders
August 6, 2019
Marietta Daily Journal: Nichols completes two impaired driving courses with GPSTC
August 2, 2019
WJCL:SCCPS kicks off School's Open, Drive Carefully campaign
August 2, 2019
WGAU Radio Athens: ACCPD gets grant for traffic enforcement
August 2, 2019
Gwinnett Daily Post: Gwinnett schools, AAA and state safety officials urge driver caution near school zones, buses
August 2, 2019
Fox 5 Atlanta: AAA bus safety campaign in Gwinnett County
August 2, 2019
WTVY: AAA lunches campaign to address unsafe driving, prevent student fatalities at bus stops
August 1, 2019
WTVM: AAA launches campaign to address unsafe driving, prevent student fatalities at bus stops
July 24, 2019
News 4 Jacksonville: Troopers begin weeklong crackdown on speeders
July 20, 2019
Aiken Standard: Law enforcement share statistics and awareness on the dangers of speeding
July 18, 2019
Valdosta Daily Times: Southern Shield cracking down on speeders
July 18, 2019
WRDW: Hundreds of tickets written across the CRSA during Operation Southern Shield
July 18, 2019
Augusta Chronicle: Southern Shield operation targeting speeders, yielding citations
July 17, 2019
CBS 42: Slow down! Operation Southern Shield in effect
July 17, 2019
WCTV: Operation Southern Shield targets speeders across the region
July 16, 2019
WAFF: Slow down! Operation Southern Shield underway
July 16, 2019
WRBL: Law enforcement cracks down on speeding with Operation Southern Shield
July 16, 2019
Ledger Enquirer: Here's why more police officers will be on the road this week looking for speeders
July 16, 2019
Early County News: Speeders beware
July 16, 2019
Moultrie Observer: MADD shows its appreciation
July 16, 2019
WTVM: Governor's Office of Highway Safety holds joint press conference on Operation Southern Shield
July 15, 2019
11Alive: Operation Southern Shield speeding crackdown starts today
July 15, 2019
WTVM: Operation Southern Shield targeting speeders in five states, including Ga and Ala
July 15, 2019
WTOC: Operation Southern Shield aims to cut down on speed-related incidents
July 15, 2019
Newnan Times Herald: Speed enforcement campaign to be held July 15 to 21
July 15, 2019
ABC Chattanooga: Operation Southern Shield begins across southeast Monday
July 15, 2019
WRCB: Operation Southern Shield aims to slow down drivers in southeast
July 15, 2019
WDEF: Troopers launch speeding crackdown this week
July 15, 2019
Aiken Standard: Police cracking down on speeding this week during Operation Southern Shield
July 15, 2019
WFXL: GSP and local law enforcement crack down on speeding during Operation Southern Shield
July 15, 2019
WSAV: Watch your Speed. Operation Southern Shield to target drivers in 5 states.
July 15, 2019
WJBF: Law enforcement all over the south keeping a close eye on speeders this week
July 15, 2019
All On Georgia Chattooga: Operation Southern Shield to crack down on speeders
July 15, 2019
Operation Southern Shield: Speeding crackdown starts today
July 14, 2019
Know Pickens: Drivers warned to slow down or risk getting pulled over July 15-21
July 13, 2019
WDUN: Annual crackdown on speeders begins Monday
July 13, 2019
Heard Citizen: Drivers warned to slow down during Operation Southern Shield
July 13, 2019
Moultrie News: Speed enforcement is focus for southeastern states July 14-20
July 13, 2019
Albany Herald: Georgia taking part in third Operation Southern Shield campaign
July 12, 2019
Forsyth County News: Why you're being warned to slow down on area roads
July 12, 2019
Augusta Chronicle: Speed enforcement operation to begin Monday
July 12, 2019
Coosa Valley News: Operation Southern Shield returns next week
July 12, 2019
Gainesville Times: Why you're being warned to slow down on area roads
July 12, 2019
Post Searchlight: Georgia State Patrol warns to slow down or get pulled over
July 12, 2019
WFMY: Operation Southern Shield speeding crackdown starts in these 5 states
July 11, 2019
FOX 28 Ohio: Law enforcement agencies in 5 states ready for third annual Operation Southern Shield
July 11, 2019
11Alive: Slow Down. State and local agencies join speed enforcement campaign
July 11, 2019
Cherokee Tribune and Ledger News: Third annual Operation Southern Shield speed enforcement campaign starts Monday
July 11, 2019
Marietta Daily Journal: Third annual Operation Southern Shield speed enforcement campaign starts Monday
July 11, 2019
Gwinnett Daily Post: Operation Southern Shield begins July 15 to crack down on speeders
July 11, 2019
Effingham Herald: Law enforcement agencies to target speeders
July 11, 2019
Rome News Tribune: Third annual Operation Southern Shield speed enforcement campaign starts Monday
July 11, 2019
Summerville News: Drivers warned to slow down or risk getting pulled over
July 11, 2019
Coastal Courier: Drivers, slow down or get pulled over
July 5, 2019
All On Georgia: Georgia's Hands-Free Law 1 Year Later: 3% decrease in road fatalities
July 4, 2019
Now Habersham: Warning to drivers...stay sober and hands-free
July 4, 2019
Hartwell Sun: Expect no tolerance for DUI's
July 3, 2019
Thomasville Times-Enterprise: Drive safely during July 4 holiday
July 2, 2019
11Alive: Georgia's hands-free driving law 1 year later
July 2, 2019
Albany Herald: Holiday warning...DUI means going to jail
July 1, 2019
WVLT: Nearly 25k citations and one year later, Georgia drivers remain hands-free
July 1, 2019
WCTV: Georgia's hands-free law hits one-year mark
June 30, 2019
Augusta Chronicle: Hands-free law's impact praised after first year
June 28, 2019
Augusta Chronicle: Highway safety grant awarded to Richmond County Sheriff's Office
June 28, 2019
WXIA-TV: 4th of July Safety with Governor's Office of Highway Safety (Atl & Co.)
June 20, 2019
Hometown Headlines: Rome, Floyd County, Calhoun police join Operation Zero Tolerance crackdown on impaired drivers
June 20, 2019
NTD: Police pretend to be utility workers to bust distracted drivers
June 19, 2019
Calhoun Times: Calhoun police to take part in Operation Zero Tolerance
June 19, 2019
Marietta Daily Journal: Calhoun police to take part in Operation Zero Tolerance
June 10, 2019
WTOC: ECSO ramps up traffic enforcement as part of 100 Days of Summer H.E.A.T.
June 2, 2019
FOX 5: Police cracking down on speeding in sweeping statewide effort
May 31, 2019
WFXL: Worth County Sheriff's Office receives safety technology grant
May 30, 2019
Henry County Times: Henry Police cracking down on speeders
May 29, 2019
Valdosta Times: Highway Safety receives drowsy driving grant
May 25, 2019
Albany Herald: Law enforcement gears up for holiday traffic
May 25, 2019
Tifton Gazette: Tifton officer completes DUI course
May 24, 2019
Hartwell Sun: DNR calls for safety on lake
May 23, 2019
Marietta Daily Journal: Governor's Office of Highway Safety receives $15,000 drowsy driving grant
May 23, 2019
Cherokee Tribune and Ledger News: Governor's Office of Highway Safety receives $15,000 drowsy driving grant
May 23, 2019
Coosa Valley News: Governor's Office of Highway Safety receives $15,000 drowsy driving grant
May 23, 2019
Rome News Tribune: Governor's Office of Highway Safety receives $15,000 drowsy driving grant
May 23, 2019
Gwinnett Daily Post: Ahead of Memorial Day weekend, local, state officials stress safety on water, roads
May 22, 2019
Union Recorder: MPD on alert for holiday period
May 22, 2019
WFXL: Law officials warn about boating crackdown this weekend
May 22, 2019
Rome News Tribune: Calhoun police join summer driving crackdown
May 21, 2019
WJBF: Click it or Ticket campaigns now until June 2
May 21, 2019
WHLR: GSP and DNR teaming up for Belts and Buoys tour
May 21, 2019
The Millen News: Click It or Ticket this Memorial Day
May 20, 2019
The Patch: Click It or Ticket in Cherokee County after 32 crash deaths
May 20, 2019
The Patch: Click It or Ticket in Fulton County after 115 crash deaths
May 20, 2019
The Patch: Click It or Ticket in Cobb County after 53 crash deaths
May 20, 2019
Z94.5: State Click It or Ticket campaign starts May 20 with Border to Border kickoff event
May 20, 2019
Z94.5: Motorists are reminded to share the road during May's motorcycle safety awareness month
May 20, 2019
The Patch: Click It or Ticket in DeKalb County after 95 crash deaths
May 20, 2019
The Patch: Click It or Ticket in Gwinnett County after 66 crash deaths
May 20, 2019
The Patch: Click It or Ticket in Douglas County after 17 crash deaths
May 20, 2019
The Patch: Click It or Ticket in Bartow County after 17 crash deaths
May 15, 2019
WGXA: Georgia Highway Safety hosts safety summit at Central Georgia Tech
May 15, 2019
13WMAZ: HEAT program increases law enforcement traffic presence on Georgia roads
May 14, 2019
WFXL: Lee County High students learn seatbelt safety
May 14, 2019
Albany Herald: Georgia students recognized for national safety organization appointments
May 13, 2019
Hometown Headlines: Pepperell High, students honored by Governor's Office of Highway Safety for continuing efforts to keep all safe on Georgia roads
May 13, 2019
Valdosta Daily Times: May dedicated to motorcycle safety
May 10, 2019
Union Recorder: Milledgeville PD gears up for Summer HEAT
May 9, 2019
Rome News Tribune: MADD honors Bartow deputies for work on DUI
May 9, 2019
WTVY: Georgia State Patrol warns drivers of tractors on highways
May 7, 2019
Augusta Chronicle: Blythe road-check yields number of arrests
May 5, 2019
WDUN: Two Hall sheriff's deputies receive statewide recognition for DUI enforcement
May 2, 2019
13WMAZ: Is drowsy driving as dangerous as drunk driving?
April 29, 2019
WRDW-TV Augusta: Citations, DUIs, and drug arrests after Highway Safety road checks in Blythe
April 27, 2019
FOX 54: Roadchecks in Blythe lead to multiple arrests
April 17, 2019
Rome News Tribune: Calhoun Police: Put down the phone while driving
April 13, 2019
Montlick: Georgia officials kick off distracted driving awareness month
April 12, 2019
WTOC: Governor's Office of Highway Safety urging drivers to put down phones while driving
April 12, 2019
FOX 28: Governor's Office of Highway Safety partners cracking down on distracted drivers
April 12, 2019
WTVM: Governor's Office of Highway Safety urging drivers to put down phones while driving
April 11, 2019
NBC 41: Distracted driving law enforcement comes to middle Georgia
April 11, 2019
WFXL: GOHS: Accidents 23 times more likely when driving distracted
April 9, 2019
Ledger Enquirer: Put down the cell phone: Columbus police on lookout for distracted drivers this week
April 8, 2019
WALB: Albany law enforcement on the lookout for distracted drivers all month
April 8, 2019
WSAV: April kicks off Distracted Driving Awareness Month in Georgia
April 4, 2019
Jackson Progress Argus: Georgia drivers warned of dangers of distracted driving
April 4, 2019
Bryan County News: Stepped up enforcement aimed at distracted drivers starts Monday
April 3, 2019
Rome News Tribune: Catoosa County Sheriff's Department awarded $20,000 highway safety technology grant
March 30, 2019
Marietta Daily Journal: Catoosa County Sheriff's Department awarded $20,000 highway safety technology grant
March 29, 2019
Gainesville Times: Flowery Branch receives $14k for new patrol car computers
March 25, 2019
Georgia Southern: Georgia Southern university receives grant for more than $16,000 from Governor's Office of Highway Safety
March 24, 2019
WDUN: Flowery Branch receives police grant for mobile data system
March 19, 2019
WSAV: Operation Lucky Charms nets 700 citations, 30 DUI arrests, 25 drug arrests and 7 felony arrests
March 18, 2019
FOX 28: Operation Lucky Charms nets 30 DUI arrests over the weekend; 80 in total
March 13, 2019
Albany Herald: Highway Safety Office says plan ahead for safe St. Paddy's Day
March 6, 2019
AJC: Through grant, state pushes for more DeKalb families to use car seats
March 1, 2019
Marietta Daily Journal: Governor focuses on school bus safety for first bill
February 18, 2019
East Cobb News: School bus stop arm law revised by legislature
February 17, 2019
SoWeGa Live: New Law: Stop for school buses
February 13, 2019
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: DeKalb could see reduction in deadly wrecks with $34K grant
February 13, 2019
Statesboro Herald: Car seat program helps save lives
February 5, 2019
The Times-News: Upgrades Incoming: West Point Police Department gets grant for computers
February 5, 2019
Tifton Gazette: Tift County Sheriff's Office awarded car seat mini-grant
February 5, 2019
Valley Times-News: Upgrades incoming: West Point Police Department gets grant for computers
February 5, 2019
Coosa Valley News: Rome Police issues "Hands Free" warning
February 3, 2019
Rome Police issues "Hands Free" warning
January 26, 2019
WTOC: Claxton Police Department hosts Thunder task force
January 16, 2019
Georgia's Yellow Dot program helps save a life in Dunwoody
January 14, 2019
Georgia Health News: More than 8,000 citations issued in first 6 months of hands-free law
January 13, 2019
Dalton Daily Citizen: Distracted Driving: Fatalities still high despite hands-free law
January 11, 2019
11Alive: Dunwoody woman saved from diabetic emergency thanks to Yellow Dot program
January 10, 2019
Henry County Times: A hero is laid to rest in McDonough
January 8, 2019
Valdosta Daily Times: SGMC contributes car seat funds
January 8, 2019
AJC: Georgia's distracted driving law: Have you put down your phone?
January 3, 2019
AJC: Georgia's distracted driving enforcement picks up over the holidays
January 1, 2019
FOX 54 Augusta: BCSO: Fatal and serious traffic crashes decreased in 2018
December 31, 2018
Jackson Progress Argus: Deputy completes impaired driving enforcement course
December 31, 2018
Jackson Progress Argus: Deputy completes impaired driving enforcement course
December 31, 2018
Augusta Chronicle: Over 8,000 citations issued in first six months of Georgia hands-free law
December 30, 2018
Gwinnett Daily Post: Hands free goes into effect in Georgia
December 30, 2018
Union Recorder: Be safe, be courteous when ringing in the new year
December 28, 2018
Georgia Health News: Public Health awarded injury prevention grants
December 27, 2018
Charlton County Herald: Sheriff's Office reports several arrests
December 27, 2018
All On Georgia: DPS receives funding to continue DUI task force and ALS program
December 27, 2018
AJC: Forsyth Sheriff awarded $207K to combat aggressive driving
December 24, 2018
Northwest Georgia News: CPD officers wrap up traffic training course
December 21, 2018
The Patch: Troopers prepare for busy Christmas, New Year's travel periods
December 21, 2018
Post Searchlight: Georgia law enforcement will continue their zero tolerance for DUI my taking all impaired drivers straight to jail
December 21, 2018
The Patch: Cobb County police department receives grant
December 21, 2018
Gwinnett Daily Post: Federal, state officials urge driver safety this holiday season
December 20, 2018
Governor's Office of Highway Safety awards HEAT grant to Cobb County Police Department
December 20, 2018
Marietta Daily Journal: Governor's Office of Highway Safety awards HEAT grant to Cobb police
December 20, 2018
Albany Herald: Georgia Department of Public Health awarded injury prevention grants
December 18, 2018
WGXA Macon: New Macon Bibb initiative focuses on pedestrian safety
December 18, 2018
Marietta Daily Journal: State launches sober driving campaign with TEAM Georgia
December 17, 2018
NBC 41 Macon: Macon-Bibb Pedestrian Safety Board granted $24K to educate youth on safety
December 11, 2018
Augusta Chronicle: Burke County Sheriff's Office to put increased emphasis on traffic safety during holidays
December 10, 2018
Valdosta Today: December will bring increased DUI enforcement in Georgia
December 10, 2018
WRGA Rome: Pepperell High receives grant from the Governor's Office of Highway Safety
December 10, 2018
Georgia College: Governor's Office of Highway Safety awards grant
December 7, 2018
13WMAZ: Warner Robins police crack down on impaired drivers
December 6, 2018
Hometown Headlines: Pepperell High receives $6,500 Students Against Destructive Decisions grant from state
December 6, 2018
Coosa Valley News: Pepperell High School receives $6,500 grant from Governor's Office of Highway Safety
December 5, 2018
Snellville Police Department uses state grant to purchase radar speed signs
December 3, 2018
WSB: Drowsy Driving vs. Drunk Driving: Same dangers but only one is illegal
December 3, 2018
Albany Herald: ABAC receives $8,595 from Governor's Office of Highway Safety
December 3, 2018
Northwest Georgia News: Ringgold PD purchasing new LIDAR equipment with recently awarded grant funds
November 28, 2018
WJBF-TV Augusta: Holiday DUI: Local law enforcement agencies are cracking down
November 28, 2018
WMAZ-TV Macon: Proper seat belt usage important for safety of children
November 26, 2018
WTXL-TV Tallahassee: Click It or Ticket campaign begins in Georgia
November 26, 2018
Calhoun Times: Click it or Ticket campaign runs through holiday weekend
November 26, 2018
Albany Herald: GSW receives highway safety grant
November 21, 2018
WRDW-TV Augusta: 'Click It or Ticket' campaign ramps up before holiday travel
November 21, 2018
Marietta Daily Journal: Buckle Up before getting on the road this Thanksgiving
November 21, 2018
University of North Georgia: Governor's Office of Highway Safety awards grant for safety prevention
November 19, 2018
Union Recorder: BHS SADDD receives increased GOHS grant
November 19, 2018
WTOC: Hands Across the Border event promotes highway safety awareness
November 16, 2018
Valdosta Daily Times: It Can Wait: Simulation displays effects of distracted driving
November 16, 2018
Albany Herald: US thanksgiving holiday travel to be highest in a dozen years
November 15, 2018
Valdosta Daily Times: Remerton police awarded traffic grant
November 14, 2018
Canton Patch: Canton Police win award from Governor's Office of Highway Safety
November 5, 2018
WSAV: Chatham County Police Department receives safety grant for traffic enforcement
November 1, 2018
AJC: Police receive state grant for traffic-calming program
October 28, 2018
WDUN: Hall County/Gainesville traffic enforcement unit approved for third year of grant
October 26, 2018
Gainesville Times: What police will fund with state grant
October 25, 2018
The Patch: Bartow Sheriff's Office awarded $76K H.E.A.T. grant
October 24, 2018
Coosa Valley News: Bartow County Sheriff's Office awarded major grant
October 24, 2018
WTOC-TV Savannah: Pooler PD receives speed awareness grant
October 23, 2018
Jackson Progress-Argus: Butts County deputy completes DUI detection course
October 22, 2018
Milledgeville Union-Recorder: MPD awarded state traffic enforcement grant
October 22, 2018
Valdosta Daily Times: Motorcycle Safety announces grant award
October 19, 2018
WTOC-TV Savannah: Savannah PD using grant money to crack down on distracted driving
October 9, 2018
Savannah Morning News: Chatham County Police to ‘aggressively enforce’ traffic laws, increase stops
October 9, 2018
Gainesville Times: Its pretty clear: Put down your phone or you might get a ticket
September 27, 2018
Gwinnett Daily Post: Snellville Police Department recognized for distracted driver education
September 25, 2018
CBS46: Georgia Governor's Office of Highway Safety offers free car seat fittings across Georgia
September 24, 2018
Gwinnett Citizen: Snellville Police Department named top agency in the state for distracted driving enforcement, education
September 22, 2018
The George-Anne: Georgia Southern Police Department wins Governor's Challenge award
September 21, 2018
The Chattanoogan: Dalton Police Department wins Governor's Challenge
September 21, 2018
WRGA: Calhoun Police Department wins Governor's Challenge awards
September 20, 2018
WDUN: Local law enforcement agencies honored at Governor's Challenge Awards
September 20, 2018
Gainesville Times: Gainesville Police, Hall Sheriff's Office honored at highway safety awards
September 20, 2018
Now Habersham: Cornelia, Demorest police bring home state awards
September 19, 2018
Savannah Morning News: GSU Police place first in category at Governor's Challenge Awards
September 18, 2018
Albany Herald: Governor's Office of Highway Safety encourages child seat checks
September 10, 2018
WRBL: Teen Driving Safety
September 5, 2018
WSB: Number killed in Labor Day weekend wrecks doubles from 2017 to 2018
September 5, 2018
Savannah Morning News: Stop flaunting hands-free law (Editorial)
September 5, 2018
Albany Herald: Initial KeepSafe 5K Run part of car safety initiative
August 31, 2018
WRBL: Authorities encourage drivers to stay safe while driving Labor Day weekend
August 30, 2018
Jackson Progress-Argus: Motorists reminded not to drink and drive this holiday weekend
August 30, 2018
WMAZ-TV Macon: Survey shows drivers know about Georgia's hands-free law, but some are not following it
August 30, 2018
Augusta Chronicle: Burke County gets HEAT grant in effort to reduce traffic fatalities
August 29, 2018
WFXG: Burke County Sheriff's Office hopes traffic grant will decrease steady rise in car fatalities
August 27, 2018
Calhoun Times: Drivers reminded to play it safe this Labor Day holiday weekend by not driving if they have been drinking alcohol
August 27, 2018
NBC Macon: Georgia highway officials reminding drivers to think safety ahead of Labor Day weekend
August 24, 2018
Waycross Journal Herald: Phone law leads to arrest
August 22, 2018
Rome News Tribune: Lawmakers plan fix for school bus law
August 21, 2018
Annual NASDPTS Survey Highlights Danger of Passing School Buses
August 20, 2018
Americus Times-Recorder: Car seat saves Schley child involved in Marion County accident
August 20, 2018
Thomasville Times-Enterprise: THS students put pen to paper for hands-free
August 20, 2018
Calhoun Times: CPD to join GOHS' 'Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over' campaign
August 16, 2018
Brunswick News: Operation Rolling Thunder keeps jail busy
August 14, 2018
Augusta Chronicle: Recent pedestrian fatalities locally part of nationwide increase
August 8, 2018
WRDW: Yellow Dot program for safe driving introduced
August 7, 2018
Augusta Chronicle: Local, state leaders introduce Yellow Dot program in Augusta
August 7, 2018
WFXG-TV Augusta: The Yellow Dot Program is introduced in Augusta
August 7, 2018
Fox 5 Atlanta: Nearly 1,000 drivers cited for hands-free law violations
August 7, 2018
WSB-TV Atlanta: New program aims to prevent truck, bus crashes on 'high risk' section of I-285
August 6, 2018
The Patch: Hands-free law improving accident numbers: Snellville Police
August 6, 2018
Daily Tribune News: Drivers need to be aware of buses back roads this week
August 4, 2018
Gwinnett Daily Post: Many motorists taking hands-free law seriously
August 3, 2018
Marietta Daily Journal: "Our Grace Period Is Over": Police cracking down on distracted driving.
August 2, 2018
WTOC: Pedestrian fatalities increase by 15 percent in Georgia
August 2, 2018
AAA Georgia stops in Columbus as part of "School's Open, Drive Carefully"
August 1, 2018
NBC 41 Macon: AAA launches "School's Open, Drive Carefully" campaign in Macon
July 31, 2018
WTOC Savannah: AAA, SCCPS start drive safely campaign as students go back to school
July 31, 2018
WJCL Savannah: AAA, Savannah Chatham Schools announce safety campaign
July 31, 2018
FOX 28: New campaign urges drivers to take precautions in school zones
July 31, 2018
13WMAZ: Bibb Sheriff's Office focusing on school zones this week
July 31, 2018
Brunswick News: Thunder predicted in school zones next month
July 31, 2018
Marietta Daily Journal: Officer completes GPSTC course
July 31, 2018
WSAV-TV Savannah: Back to School: AAA kicks off annual safe driving campaign
July 30, 2018
Augusta Chronicle: Hands-free law takes effect
July 27, 2018
Valdosta Today: Waiting family receives special needs car seat
July 27, 2018
WRBL-TV: Authorities report success, but still miles to go in Georgia hands-free law's first month
July 25, 2018
WRDW-TV Augusta: Operation Southern Shield success rate
July 25, 2018
Carrollton Times-Georgian: Doctor warns of drowsy driving danger
July 20, 2018
Macon Telegraph: Speeders in Georgia and four others states targeted in Operation Southern Shield
July 20, 2018
WJBF-TV Augusta: Operation Southern Shield cracking down on drivers
July 20, 2018
WJCL-TV Savannah: Operation Southern Shield continues in five states
July 13, 2018
WDEF-TV Chattanooga: Watch out for Operation Southern Shield next week
July 13, 2018
WTOC-TV Savannah: Reidsville GSP trooper soon to be national voice for buckling seatbelts
July 13, 2018
Carrollton Times-Georgian: Police: Most obeying hands-free law
July 10, 2018
WALB-TV Albany: South GA adjusting well to hands-free law after week one
July 10, 2018
Brunswick News: St. Simons hands-free law advocate not done yet
July 10, 2018
WJBF-TV Augusta: Local law enforcement give update on hands-free law results
July 10, 2018
Gainesville Times: See how law agencies are enforcing hands-free law
July 10, 2018
WJCL-TV Savannah: Drivers still adjusting to hands-free law
June 6, 2018
The Red & Black: Everything you need to know about Georgia's July 1 hands-free driving law
June 6, 2018
WSB-TV Atlanta: What the new Hands-Free Georgia Act bans and allows
June 4, 2018
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Lawrenceville police to begin enforcement of Hands-Free law July 1
June 4, 2018
Valdosta Today: Are you ready for Hands-Free in Georgia?
May 29, 2018
Clayton News Daily: Look Again campaign aimed at increasing awareness among caregivers of children
May 27, 2018
Gwinnett Daily Post: Local, state officials offer Memorial Day, summer safety tips
May 25, 2018
Valdosta Today: State troopers urge Memorial Day travelers to exercise caution and make safety a top priority
May 25, 2018
Columbus Ledger-Enquirer: You'll want to wear your seat belt so you don't end up like the "dummy" in this video
May 25, 2018
Columbus Ledger-Enquirer: Got 60 seconds? Take a ride on the Seatbelt Convincer.
May 25, 2018
Columbus Ledger-Enquirer: Georgia State Patrol to drivers: Consider this statement your warning. Going forward, you're getting a ticket.
May 24, 2018
Augusta Chronicle: Officials stress safety ahead of holiday weekend
May 24, 2018
Marietta Daily Journal: Georgians reminded to click seat belts, life vests during annual Make Your Summer Click tour
May 24, 2018
NBC 41 Macon: Crowded roads, rainy weather urge drivers to use precaution this Memorial Day
May 23, 2018
WALB-TV: Officials warn about the dangers of leaving kids, pets in cars over the summer
May 22, 2018
Savannah Morning News: Hands Across the Border kicks off 27th annual Memorial Day highway safety campaign
May 22, 2018
WJCL-TV Savannah: Hands Across the Border campaign begins
May 22, 2018
Suwannee Democrat (Fl): Hands-Free law to take effect July 1
May 21, 2018
CBS46 Atlanta: Hands Across the Border kicks off Monday
May 21, 2018
Albany Herald: Governor’s Office of Highway Safety set to kick off ‘Hands Across the Border’
May 21, 2018
Canton Patch: Cherokee Sheriff's Office Joins State H.E.A.T. Campaign
April 28, 2018
Albany Herald: Georgia rolls out "See Something, Send Something app
April 26, 2018
CBS46: Governor Deal unveils tip line app "See Something, Send Something"
April 25, 2018
11Alive: Gov. Deal introduces See Something, Send Something app for Georgia citizens
April 12, 2018
Neighbor Newspapers: Fulton Co. sheriff's Office hosts bike safety rodeo Sat.
April 9, 2018
WJCL: Georgia Department of Transportation kicks off work zone safety awareness week
April 9, 2018
CBS46: Worker zone safety awareness
April 9, 2018
WTOC: GDOT stresses work zone safety
April 6, 2018
WJBF: Burke County Sheriff's Office using new techniques to reduce bad driving behavior
April 2, 2018
WDUN: GOHS director says new hands-free driving bill should make Georgia roads safer
March 31, 2018
WALB: Candlelight vigil held for victims of drunk driving in Georgia
March 29, 2018
WFXL: GSP wants to prevent farmer-related crashes
March 23, 2018
Covington News: Porterdale officers complete DUI training
March 22, 2018
Gainesville Times: Public safety commercials shot at Ivey-Watson to air during Atlanta Braves games
March 16, 2018
Savannah Morning News: Port Wentworth Police to begin St. Patrick’s Day initiative on Thursday, March 15
March 16, 2018
WSAV: State law enforcement warns St. Patrick's Day revelers: Don't drink and drive
March 16, 2018
WJCL: St. Patrick's Day drinkers urged to find ride home
March 14, 2018
Pike County Times: Georgia law enforcement will be stepping up St. Patrick's Day enforcement
March 11, 2018
Newnan Times Herald: Law enforcement personnel complete ARIDE course
March 7, 2018
WRBL: Senators consider "Hands Free Georgia Act" to put the brakes on distracted driving
March 6, 2018
Transportation Today: Georgia Department of Transportation receives $257,000 in grants
March 3, 2018
Gainesville Times: Flowery Branch officer takes impaired driving enforcement class
March 2, 2018
Moultrie Observer: MADD honors supporters in fight against drunk driving
February 27, 2018
Intelligent Transportation Society: 2019 Governor's Office of Highway Safety Request For Proposal
February 24, 2018
Newnan Times Herald: Who has the right of way, drivers or pedestrians?
February 23, 2018
AJC: Georgia's distracted driving bill...what's legal and what's not?
February 23, 2018
WFXL FOX 31 Albany: MADD honors law enforcement and others
February 22, 2018
Marietta Daily Journal: Mothers Against Drunk Driving to honor Georgia law enforcement at 14th Annual Golden Shield Honors
February 21, 2018
Columbia County News-Times: Evans High recipient of SADD grant
February 21, 2018
The True Citizen: BCSO hosts training on child safety seats
February 20, 2018
WTOC: Distracted Driving...new law looks to make Georgia hands-free
February 9, 2018
The Citizen: Drunk driving golf cart simulator comes to Peachtree City
January 30, 2018
Times-Enterprise: Thomas County Health Department awarded car seat mini grant
January 30, 2018
WBRC: Burke County Sheriff's Department awarded nearly $50K for traffic enforcement
January 23, 2018
Dunwoody Crier: Grant to DPD for car seat safety
January 16, 2018
Athens Banner-Herald: Agency honors Watkinsville detective as Officer of the Year
January 16, 2018
Thomasville Times-Enterprise: GOHS awards grant to THS, Scholars
January 16, 2018
KSU Sentinel: Health and Promotion Wellness Received State Grant for Road Safety
January 16, 2018
WTOC-TV Savannah: Chatham, Effingham counties teaming up to take on traffic
January 10, 2018
WTVM-TV Columbus: Health departments awarded grants to provide car seats to children in GA
January 10, 2018
Cartersville Daily Tribune: Mini-grant bolsters Bartow County’s car seat program
January 10, 2018
WFXG-TV Augusta: Burke County Sheriff's Office awarded major traffic enforcement grant
January 5, 2018
Fannin FetchYourNews.com: Car Seat Mini Grant Awarded to County Health Departments in North Georgia
January 3, 2018
Albany Herald: Georgia Department of Public Health receives $2 million in grant funding
January 3, 2018
Valdosta Daily Times: South Georgia counties part of car-seat grant
January 3, 2018
Henry Herald: Henry County’s HEAT unit funded for 2018
January 3, 2018
Milledgeville Union-Recorder: GC Health Promotion receives alcohol awareness, driver safety grant
January 3, 2018
CBS46 News Atlanta: Smyrna first Georgia city to ban handheld devices for drivers