Governor's Office of Highway Safety In Georgia
  • Text
  • Print
  • Share

home / media / in the news

In The News

October 15, 2021
Lagrange News: State taps WGTC to train officers as phlebotomists
October 15, 2021
Valdosta Daily Times: MADD about drunk driving
October 15, 2021
Henry Herald: Henry County Police Department awarded grant for local DUI enforcement
October 8, 2021
Fetch Your News: Sheriff's Office awarded grant for local DUI enforcement
October 5, 2021
NBC 41 Macon: Byron Police Department is awarded highway safety grant
October 5, 2021
Clayton News Daily: Clayton County Police Department awarded $300,000 grant for local DUI enforcement
October 5, 2021
Spot On Georgia: Highway safety award grant awarded to Byron Police Department
September 22, 2021
The Brunswick News: Proper restraints can protect child passengers
September 21, 2021
11Alive: Child passenger safety awareness
September 21, 2021
NewsBreak: Georgia recognizes Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week
September 21, 2021
WTVM: Georgia recognizes Child Passenger Safety Week
September 21, 2021
NewsBreak: Authorities raising awareness of child passenger safety this week
September 20, 2021
Henry Herald: Teens to get free driver training this weekend
September 20, 2021
WTVY: Georgia recognizes child passenger safety awareness week
September 20, 2021
Yahoo News: Community car seat check planned in Americus
September 20, 2021
NewsBreak: Community car seat check planned in Americus
September 20, 2021
WTVM: Safe Kids Columbus celebrates Child Passenger Safety Week
September 20, 2021
WTVM: Child Passenger Safety Week facts and tips
September 20, 2021
WFXG: It's Child Passenger Safety Week
September 20, 2021
WRDW: Authorities raising awareness of child passenger safety this week
September 20, 2021
WSAV: Free child seat inspections during child passenger safety week
September 20, 2021
Albany Herald: Community car seat check planned in Americus
September 17, 2021
WNEG Radio: Tocooa Police Department awarded $20k technology grant
September 17, 2021
The Northeast Georgian: Alto officer earns DUI patrol award
September 17, 2021
WJBF: Child passenger safety week begins Monday
September 16, 2021
Valdosta Today: Lowndes Health Department hosts a car seat check event
September 16, 2021
The Clayton Tribune: Sunday kicks off Child Passenger Safety Week
September 10, 2021
WALB-TV: National Child Passenger Safety Week Preview
September 10, 2021
WSB-TV Atlanta: Cobb County sheriff's deputies give woman car seats instead of writing a ticket
September 8, 2021
WRGA AM-FM Rome: Crashes on the rise across the state (podcast)
September 8, 2021
Rome News Tribune: Floyd County increase in fatal wrecks mirrored statewide
August 6, 2021
WSAV: Healthy Savannah, YMCA work to improve pedestrian safety as more students walk to school
August 5, 2021
WALB: What you need to know about school zones and speed cameras
August 5, 2021
WTVM:‘Safety is paramount": Muscogee County officials warn about speeding in school zones
August 4, 2021
Savannah Herald: AAA's safety campaign aims to curb unsafe driving in school zones
July 30, 2021
WFXG: Driver safety ahead of back-to-school
July 26, 2021
Daily Post-Athenian: Operation Southern Shield announced to reduce speeding
July 26, 2021
Tennessee Tribune: Tennessee, Georgia partner for Operation Southern Shield
July 23, 2021
Knoxville News Sentinel: Heads up, drivers: Speeding enforcement is stepped up during Operation Southern Shield
July 22, 2021
WBIR: Operation Southern Shield launched in 5 states
July 22, 2021
Chattanooga Pulse: Tennessee, Georgia team up for the Operation Southern Shield
July 22, 2021
Daily Advent: Tennessee, Georgia team up for Operation Southern Shield across the Southeast
July 21, 2021
The Brunswick News: Speeders who don't slow down will pay a hefty fine
July 21, 2021
Rogersville Review: Tennessee, Georgia, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Promote “Operation Southern Shield” Across The Southeast
July 21, 2021
WKSR: Operation Southern Shield starts today
July 21, 2021
The Chattanoogan: Operation Southern Shield increases traffic awareness
July 21, 2021
Augusta Chronicle: Operation Southern Shield to target speeders in five states this week
July 21, 2021
WBBJ: Operation Southern Shield aims to reduce speeding in the Southeast
July 20, 2021
OCG News: Operation Southern Shield: Expect increased traffic enforcement in Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Tennessee, South Carolina
July 20, 2021
Aiken Standard: Police begin speed and traffic enforcement operation
July 20, 2021
13WMAZ: 'Operation Southern Shield' annual speeding crackdown begins
July 20, 2021
Coosa Valley News: Rome Police partners with numerous agencies for Operation Southern Shield
July 20, 2021
Action News Jacksonville: ‘Operation Southern Shield’ is cracking down on speeding drivers to save live
July 20, 2021
The Chattanoogan: Tennessee, Georgia Join National Highway Traffic Safety Administration To Promote "Operation Southern Shield" Across Southeast
July 19, 2021
Mountain Valley Independent: WATCH YOUR SPEED: Georgia is joining four neighboring southeastern states for the annual “Operation Southern Shield” speed awareness and enforcement mobilization that will run through this Sunday
July 19, 2021
WFTX: Operation Southern Shield tackles speeders on highways
July 19, 2021
WSPA: Operation Southern Shield expands to 5 states
July 12, 2021
FOX 5 : Dozen arrested in Fulton County checkpoint operation
July 12, 2021
11Alive: 12 arrested, 4 vehicles impounded during Fulton County highway crackdown
July 12, 2021
13WMAZ: 12 arrested, 4 vehicles impounded during Fulton County highway crackdown
July 11, 2021
Peach State Press: Governor’s Office of Highway Safety targets Macon with a safety campaign
July 8, 2021
Daily Advent: Governor's Office of Highway Safety targeting Macon with safety campaign
July 8, 2021
NBC 41: Governor's Office of Highway Safety targeting Macon with safety campaign
July 6, 2021
13WMAZ: Crisp County Corporal says wearing seatbelt saved his life
July 4, 2021
WTVM: New Georgia law demands drivers give bicyclists distance on the road
July 4, 2021
WALB: New Georgia law demands drivers give bicyclists distance on the road
July 2, 2021
WRGA: Calhoun Police warning not to drink and drive this July 4th
July 2, 2021
WFXG: Updated bicycle traffic law goes into effect in Georgia
July 2, 2021
All On Georgia: Georgia state troopers and officer encourage safe driving habits this July 4th holiday
July 1, 2021
WJBF: Georgia law enforcement warns against drunk driving ahead of July 4 weekend
July 1, 2021
Albany Herald: State of Georgia, local officials: Drive impaired over 4th, go to jail
July 1, 2021
Henry Herald: State of Georgia, local officials: Drive impaired over 4th, go to jail
July 1, 2021
Gwinnett Daily Post: State of Georgia, local officials: Drive impaired over 4th, go to jail
July 1, 2021
Jackson Progress-Argus: State of Georgia, local officials: Drive impaired over 4th, go to jail
July 1, 2021
WTXL: New Georgia law requires drivers to give bicyclists space on the roads
July 1, 2021
McDuffie Progress: State, local officials: Drive impaired over 4th, go to jail
July 1, 2021
Effingham Herald: Warning: Don't drink and drive
June 30, 2021
13WMAZ: Operation 'Dry Water' to target DUI during Fourth of July holiday weekend
June 30, 2021
WTGS: New Georgia bicycle safety law to take effect July 1
June 23, 2021
Cordele Dispatch: The HEAT is on
June 15, 2021
Metro Atlanta CEO: Shepherd Center and GOHS present Scoot Safe Summit
June 14, 2021
McDuffie Progress: Shepherd Center and GOHS present Scoot Safe Summit
June 14, 2021
Yahoo: Shepherd Center and GOHS present Scoot Safe Summit
June 14, 2021
WBOC: Shepherd Center and GOHS present the Scoot Safe Summit
June 14, 2021
All On Georgia: Shepherd Center and GOHS present the Scoot Safe Summit
June 14, 2021
Griffin Daily News: Shepherd Center and GOHS present Scoot Safe Summit
June 7, 2021
WRGA: GOHS awards grant to Calhoun Police Department
June 1, 2021
Catoosa County News/Walker Messenger: GOHS awards Ringgold Police Department $20,000 technology grant
May 28, 2021
Valdosta Today: Georgia urged to drive safe over Memorial Day weekend
May 28, 2021
Donalsonville News: 'Click It or Ticket' Memorial Day and every day
May 28, 2021
All On Georgia: Georgia state troopers and officers urge motorists to make safety a priority this Memorial Day weekend
May 28, 2021
13WMAZ: Use wise choices; Central Georgians prepare to travel for Memorial Day weekend
May 27, 2021
The Brunswick News: Police urge drivers to follow rules of road this holiday weekend
May 26, 2021
Pickens Progress: Click it to avoid a ticket before Memorial Day weekend
May 26, 2021
Chattanooga Pulse: Click it to avoid a ticket before getting on the road this Memorial Day weekend
May 26, 2021
Clayton News-Daily: Motorists reminded to click it to avoid a ticket before getting on the road for Memorial Day holiday weekend
May 26, 2021
Blackshear Times: Annual 'Click It or Ticket' take place Memorial Day weekend
May 26, 2021
Fetch Your News: Ringgold Police Department awarded $20,000 technology grant
May 26, 2021
BainbridgeGA.com: Click it to avoid a ticket before getting on the road this Memorial Day holiday weekend
May 26, 2021
Henry Herald: Motorists reminded to click it to avoid a ticket before getting on the road for holiday weekend
May 26, 2021
Jackson Progress-Argus: Motorists reminded to click it to avoid a ticket before getting on the road for Memorial Day holiday weekend
May 25, 2021
First Coast News: Georgia state troopers, local law enforcement host news conference
May 24, 2021
CBS46: Officers urge Georgia drivers to make safety a priority this Memorial Day weekend
May 22, 2021
Yahoo News: County police HEAT hosts safety fair at Wal-Mart
May 22, 2021
The Brunswick News: County police HEAT host safety fair at Wal-Mart
May 21, 2021
WDEF: Click It or Ticket to keep you and your family safe
May 20, 2021
Metro Atlanta CEO: Shepherd Center and Governor's Office of Highway Safety help Georgians scoot safe
May 19, 2021
WRGA: Calhoun Police participating in Click It or Ticket
May 19, 2021
Valdosta Daily Times: Keep it upright
May 19, 2021
Henry Herald: Henry Police urging residents to drive safely during busy Memorial Day holiday
May 19, 2021
The Georgia Sun: Click It or Ticket returns for Memorial Day
May 18, 2021
Bryan County News: As summer travel nears, seat belt usage emphasized
May 17, 2021
Manchester Times: Shepherd Center and Governor's Office of Highway Safety help Georgians scoot safe
May 17, 2021
Citizen Tribune: Shepherd Center and the Governor's Office of Highway Safety help Georgians scoot safe
May 17, 2021
Mid Florida Newspapers: Shepherd Center and Governor's Office of Highway Safety help Georgians scoot safe
May 17, 2021
Herald Chronicle: Shepherd Center and the Governor's Office of Highway Safety help Georgians scoot safe
May 17, 2021
The Patch: Snellville Police Department Urges Everyone To Buckle Up Before Busy Memorial Day Holiday Travel Period
May 17, 2021
Griffin Daily News: Shepherd Center and the Governor's Office of Highway Safety help Georgians scoot safe
May 17, 2021
Elk Valley Times: Shepherd Center and the Governor's Office of Highway Safety scoot safe
May 17, 2021
Tullahoma News: Shepherd Center and the Governor's Office of Highway Safety help Georgians scoot safe
May 17, 2021
Valdosta Daily Times: Shepherd Center and the Governor's Office of Highway Safety help Georgians scoot safe
May 13, 2021
White County News: Child safety seat check to be held May 20
May 11, 2021
11Alive: Governor's Office of Highway Safety shares tips to keep us all safe on the road this summer
May 11, 2021
Polk County Standard Journal: County Police named area agency of the year
May 10, 2021
McDuffie Progress: Governor's Office of Highway Safety kicks off bike safety week
May 8, 2021
The Brunswick News: Capital To Coast tour concludes in downtown Brunswick, promotes cyclist safety
May 8, 2021
Yahoo News: Capital To Coast tour concludes in downtown Brunswick
May 6, 2021
WSAV: State brings educational tour to Savannah for National Bicycle Safety Month
May 5, 2021
Athens Banner-Herald: Bike Athens champions cycling safety plan as Athens-Clarke seeks public input
May 5, 2021
WGXA Macon: GOHS stops in Macon for national bike safety month
May 5, 2021
FOX 28 Savannah: Bike safety events to be held in Savannah on Thursday
May 5, 2021
41NBC Macon: 'Capital to Coast' campaign stops in Macon
May 4, 2021
Middle Georgia CEO: Bike Walk Macon announces May is "Macon Bike Walk Month"
May 3, 2021
Yahoo News: Governor's Office of Highway Safety kicks off bike safety week
May 3, 2021
News Break: GOHS kicks off bike safety week
May 3, 2021
The Brunswick News: Park, look and lock to help prevent hot car deaths
May 3, 2021
92.1 WLHR: Georgia joining bicycle safety month with 5-city educational tour
May 3, 2021
Albany Herald: GOHS kicks off bike safety week
May 3, 2021
Town News: GOHS kicks off bike safety week
May 3, 2021
KPVI: Governor's Office of Highway Safety kicks off bike safety week
May 3, 2021
Times-Georgian: GOHS kicks off bike safety week
May 3, 2021
Griffin Daily News: GOHS kicks off bike safety week
May 1, 2021
Macon 365: Capital To Coast, Governor's Office of Highway Safety
April 29, 2021
41NBC Macon: BCSO shares hot car safety tips before summer heat arrives
April 27, 2021
BainbridgeGA.com: Preventing child heatstroke deaths and injuries in hot cars
April 24, 2021
McDuffie Progress: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration kicks off child death prevention program
April 24, 2021
Yahoo News: Highway traffic safety administration kicks off child death prevention program
April 24, 2021
Albany Herald: Highway traffic safety administration kicks off child death prevention program
April 21, 2021
Claxton Enterprise: Distracted driving enforcement sweep yields 44 citations, arrest in Evans County
April 13, 2021
The Millen News: Share the road with farmers
April 11, 2021
Thomasville Times-Enterprise: Keep your focus on driving, not the phone, when on the road
April 11, 2021
Rome News Tribune: On national distracted driving awareness month
April 9, 2021
Valdosta Daily Times: Pay Attention: Stop distracted driving
April 9, 2021
WALB: Governor's Office of Highway Safety targeting distracted drivers
April 8, 2021
WJCL: Law enforcement is cracking down on distracted driving statewide
April 8, 2021
WTOC: Law enforcement increasing awareness of risk of distracted driving
April 6, 2021
WTVY (via WALB): Safety officials share National Distracted Awareness Month message
April 6, 2021
Bryan County News: Drivers reminded to park their phones
April 6, 2021
Chattanooga Pulse: Drivers reminded to park their phones while driving or face a ticket
April 6, 2021
Dalton Citizen News: Give the road your full attention when driving
April 5, 2021
Fetch Your News: Habersham Sheriff reminds the public to "Move Over"
April 5, 2021
Rome News Tribune: Drivers reminded to park their phone while driving or risk getting a ticket
April 5, 2021
WRDW (via WALB): Park that phone when behind the wheel, Georgia authorities warn
April 5, 2021
WCTV (via WALB): GOHS: Park that phone when behind the wheel
April 5, 2021
Town News: Drivers reminded to park their phones while driving or risk getting a ticket
April 5, 2021
Marietta Daily Journal: Drivers reminded to park their phones while driving or risk getting a ticket
April 5, 2021
BainbridgeGA: Drivers reminded to park their phones while driving or risk getting a ticket
April 5, 2021
WALB: Park that phone when behind the wheel
April 5, 2021
WALB: Safety officials share National Distracted Awareness Month message
April 5, 2021
WRGA: Georgia drivers reminded to put away phone or risk getting ticket
March 31, 2021
13WMAZ: Motorcycle fatalities on the rise in Macon-Bibb County
March 30, 2021
WALB: Lee County High School learns about dangers behind the wheel
March 29, 2021
FOX 28 Savannah: Report released with arrest, citation totals from Savannah St. Patrick's week operations
March 27, 2021
Union Recorder: Local firefighters, police officers attend child safety seat class
March 23, 2021
WTOC: Savannah Police release arrest, citation data from 2021 St. Patrick’s Day season
March 23, 2021
FOX 5: Police remind drivers of Move Over Law after officer's car is hit
March 22, 2021
WSAV: Savannah Police handed out thousands of masks, hundreds of citations during St. Pat’s celebrations
March 7, 2021
Dekalb Neighbor: County PD approved for 2nd drug dog, receives highway safety grant
March 7, 2021
Polk County Standard Journal: County PD approved for 2nd drug dog, receives highway safety grant
March 4, 2021
Coosa Valley News: Polk County Police Department receives $25,000 grant from GOHS
March 2, 2021
Mainstreet News: Alto Police Department awarded car seat mini grant
February 28, 2021
Rome News Tribune: Pepperell SADD nets $6,500 state grant for teen driver education
February 26, 2021
Coosa Valley News: Pepperell High School receives $6,500 grant from the Governor's Office of Highway Safety
February 26, 2021
WRGA: Pepperell High School receives grant from the Governor's Office of Highway Safety
February 24, 2021
WALB: GOHS grant helps DDS stay current on criminal convictions
February 23, 2021
CBS 46: State agency hopes new grant will speed conviction processing to drivers records
February 23, 2021
WTOC: Increased law enforcement presence aims to prevent dangerous driving
February 23, 2021
WSAV: Multi-agency enforcement effort aims to prevent crashes on I-16 near Savannah
February 23, 2021
FOX 28: Law enforcement ready to put the brakes on speeding, aggressive driving on I-16
February 23, 2021
All On Georgia: GA DDS receives grant to support, maintain and upgrade electronic conviction processing system
February 23, 2021
WJCL: Stepped up traffic enforcement begins along a stretch of interstate 16
February 14, 2021
WDUN: Ongoing state grant allows UNG to continue promotion of safe driving to young adults
February 13, 2021
Alpharetta-Roswell Herald: Roswell Fire Department awarded car seat mini grant
February 11, 2021
Polk County Standard Journal: Polk SafeKids receives 24 new car seats
February 8, 2021
North Fulton Neighbor: Roswell Fire Department providing car seats to local families in need
February 4, 2021
NBC 41 Macon: Officials warn about drunk driving this weekend
February 4, 2021
WSAV: Bluffton Fire Department, DHEC host car seat check event for parents
February 4, 2021
One Page News: Officials warn about drunk driving this weekend
February 3, 2021
NBC 41 Macon: GOHS reminds drivers to find a sober ride Super Bowl weekend
February 1, 2021
960 The Ref: UNG gets highway safety grant
February 1, 2021
WGAU: UNG gets highway safety grant
January 31, 2021
WDUN: Sheriff's motorcycles patrolling roads of Banks County
January 29, 2021
WCTV: BPS, Decatur County Health Department awarded 2021 car seat mini grant, will provide financially eligible families with car seats
January 29, 2021
WSAV: Chatham, Effingham among local counties selected to receive car seat mini grants
January 27, 2021
The Patch: Snellville Police Department warns motorists to avoid personal foul, don't drink and drive
January 27, 2021
Americus Times-Recorder: Georgia Southwestern receives $11k grant from Governor's Office of Highway Safety to promote alcohol awareness
January 27, 2021
Albany CEO: Georgia Southwestern receives $11k grant from Governor's Office of Highway Safety to promote alcohol awareness
January 26, 2021
Valdosta Today: VPD reminds motorists to drive safe during game day weekend
January 22, 2021
NBC 41 Macon: Pedestrian Safety Review Board offers fluorescent arm bands
January 22, 2021
Atlanta Business Chronicle: Pandemic effect on Georgia roads, higher fatalities as drivers sped through empty corridors
January 15, 2021
WALB Albany: Many people aren't installing car seats correctly
January 14, 2021
WRDW: State to fund child safety seats for local Georgians
January 14, 2021
Cordele Dispatch: Georgia counties to share car seat mini-grant
January 13, 2021
Augusta Chronicle: Georgia sees largest number of traffic fatalities since 2007
January 8, 2021
The Newswheel: Drive Safe Georgia requesting input from teens or TV PSA
January 4, 2021
Griffin Daily News: Agencies team up for car seat safety program
December 31, 2020
WRDW: Law enforcement work to curb accidents for NYE celebrations
December 31, 2020
The Brunswick News: Bike Walk Golden Isles seeks community feedback
December 31, 2020
WTVM: Law enforcement kicks off drive sober or get pulled over campaign in Columbus
December 18, 2020
WTOC: Law enforcement, GOHS cracking down on drunk drivers amid holiday season
December 17, 2020
Valdosta Today: VPD joining "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" DUI campaign
December 9, 2020
Sky 96.3: Holiday motorists urged to avoid tragic consequences of drunk driving
December 9, 2020
Ledger-Enquirer: Hundreds cited, arrest made in Columbus distracted driving sting
October 6, 2020
WLHR 92.1: Statewide distracted driving crackdown started Monday
October 6, 2020
WRDW: Distracted driving crackdown week is underway in the CSRA
October 5, 2020
WTOC: Distracted driving operation held Monday afternoon in Pooler
October 5, 2020
WSAV: Weeklong crackdown on distracted driving begins in Pooler
October 5, 2020
WJCL: Law enforcement cracking down on distracted driving
October 3, 2020
AJC: Weeklong crackdown on distracted driving to kick off Monday
October 3, 2020
US News and World Report: Weeklong crackdown on distracted driving to kick off Monday
October 2, 2020
Marietta Daily Journal: Georgia drivers urged to go hands-free for safety or risk getting a ticket
October 2, 2020
Rome News-Tribune: Georgia drivers urged to go hands-free for safety or risk getting a ticket
October 2, 2020
Athens Banner Herald: Increased enforcement of hands-free law expected next week
October 1, 2020
Augusta Chronicle: Increased enforcement of hands-free law expected next week
October 1, 2020
Walker County Messenger: Distracted driving crackdown starts Oct. 5
October 1, 2020
BainbridgeGA.com: Georgia drivers urged to go hands-free for safety or risk getting a ticket
October 1, 2020
WRCB: Distracted driving crackdown in Georgia starts Oct. 5
September 30, 2020
WALB: Safe and Sound: Highway safety marks Child Passenger Safety Week with virtual event
September 2, 2020
WRHQ: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
August 18, 2020
Newsbreak: Hands Across the Border returns for 2020
August 18, 2020
Marietta Daily Journal: 29th Annual “Hands Across the Border” DUI Prevention Campaign Returns
August 18, 2020
Rome News Tribune: 29th annual Hands Across the Border DUI prevention campaign returns
August 18, 2020
WLBB: 29th Annual “Hands Across the Border” DUI Prevention Campaign Returns This Week
August 18, 2020
The Pulse: 29th annual Hands Across the Border DUI prevention campaign
August 17, 2020
WALB: Hands Across the Border returns
August 17, 2020
BainbridgeGa.com: 29th Annual “Hands Across the Border” DUI Prevention Campaign Returns
August 5, 2020
WFXL: Patrol vehicles get new equipment with Governor's Office of Highway Safety grant
August 5, 2020
Cordele Dispatch: GOHS awards $15,000 grant to Crisp County Sheriff's Office
August 5, 2020
WGXA: Crisp County Sheriff's Office awarded grant from Governor's Office of Highway Safety
August 5, 2020
Cairo Messenger: State grant awarded to sheriff's office
July 22, 2020
WTOC: Operation Southern Shield underway
June 4, 2020
Newnan Times Herald: CCSO awarded technology grant from Governor's Office of Highway Safety
May 27, 2020
Valdosta Today: Georgia motorists reminded to share the road by GMSP
May 22, 2020
CBS 46: State troopers and Motor Carrier officers prepare for Memorial Day weekend amid social distancing restrictions
May 22, 2020
The Patch: Georgia state troopers prepare for Memorial Day amid social distancing
May 22, 2020
All On Georgia: Even amid social distancing, troopers prepare for Memorial Day holiday traffic
May 22, 2020
The Brunswick News: GSP to hit roads, beaches for public safety this Memorial Day
May 20, 2020
WTVM: Georgia highway safety tips for Memorial Day travel
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
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 23, 2020
Savannah Morning News: Garden City police receive $20k for new squad car laptops
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?