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Drive Sober Georgia app available for iPhone and Andorid users

Submitted by Amber Eady, Web Producer
Wednesday, December 28th, 2011, 11:16am
Drive Sober Georgia app available for iPhone and Andorid users

ATLANTA, GA – News release from Governor’s Office of Highway Safety

Although Georgia experienced an 11% reduction in impaired driving fatalities in 2010, the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) is taking an extra step to ensure those statistics continue to fall.

In particular, GOHS wants to make sure revelers this New Year’s Eve arrive alive on the way home from their holiday festivities to ring in 2012.

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GSP to participate in national click it or ticket it campiagn

Submitted by Amber Eady, Web Producer
Tuesday, November 15th, 2011, 11:32am

ATLANTA, GA - News release from Georgia Department of Public Safety

Georgia State Troopers are joining law enforcement officers across the country for Operation Click It or Ticket to promote seat belt and child passenger safety for the holidays. 

The two-week enforcement wave began this morning and ends Sunday, November 27.  Law enforcement officers across the United States will be concentrating on seat belt and child restraint violations during patrols.

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Georgia gas prices have fallen once again

Submitted by Amber Eady, Web Producer
Monday, November 7th, 2011, 11:00am
Georgia gas prices have fallen once again

GEORGIA - News release from Georgia Gas Prices

Average retail gasoline prices in Georgia have fallen 4.3 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.30/g yesterday.

This compares with the national average that has fallen 2.9 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.43/g, according to gasoline price website GeorgiaGasPrices.com.

Including the change in gas prices in Georgia during the past week, prices yesterday were 60.2 cents per gallon higher than the same day one year ago and are 7.4 cents per gallon higher than a month ago.

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Georgia gas prices have fallen for now

Submitted by Amber Eady, Web Producer
Monday, October 31st, 2011, 9:35am
Georgia gas prices have fallen for now

GEORGIA- News release from Georgia Gas prices

Average retail gasoline prices in Georgia have fallen 3.5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.35/g yesterday. This compares with the national average that has fallen 0.6 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.46/g, according to gasoline price website GeorgiaGasPrices.com.

Including the change in gas prices in Georgia during the past week, prices yesterday were 71.6 cents per gallon higher than the same day one year ago and are 8.4 cents per gallon higher than a month ago.

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GA and FL state troopers want to stop drunk driving this football weekend

Submitted by Amber Eady, Web Producer
Thursday, October 27th, 2011, 12:45pm
GA and FL state troopers want to stop drunk driving this football weekend

ATLANTA, GA – News release from Governor’s Office of Highway Safety

While Georgia and Florida state troopers may share a passion for their respective teams, they also share a passion for getting drunk drivers off the road.

This year, the Florida Highway Patrol and the Georgia State Patrol have joined forces to send a message to fans of both the University of Florida and University of Georgia:  If you Drink and Drive, we’ll be looking for you in both states.

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GA Dept. of Driving Services receives grant to help fund teen alcohol and drug awareness program

Submitted by Amber Eady, Web Producer
Tuesday, October 25th, 2011, 2:00pm

ATLANTA, GA – News release from the Georgia Department of Driver Services

The Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) announced today receipt of a grant award totaling $34,400 from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) purposed for continued support of the State of Georgia Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program (ADAP). 

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State Farm to lower GA auto insuarnce rates

Submitted by Amber Eady, Web Producer
Friday, October 21st, 2011, 11:40am

DULUITH, GA - News release from State Farm Insurance Company

State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, the largest insurer of autos in Georgia and in the nation, is decreasing its overall rate level in Georgia an average of 2.2 percent effective Nov. 21. This represents an annual savings of $23.2 million to the company’s Georgia customers.

Spokesman Roszell Gadson said “State Farm strives to deliver the best product at a competitive price. This rate reduction will be welcome news to our customers here in Georgia.”

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