Governor's Office of Highway Safety In Georgia
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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