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Important Updates Regarding COVID-19/Executive Order

The statewide executive order for empowering a healthy Georgia will extend through November 30. This order affects all Georgia residents and visitors. Review the following: COVID-19 Updates

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Dec

NOTICE OF MEETING - Board of Public Safety DECEMBER 2020

GEORGIA BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY VIRTUAL AND CALL-IN MEETING

Thursday, December 10, 2020 at 11:00 a.m.

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Jan

POST Critical Incident Seminar #9

Waverly /

Sponsor: Georgia DPS - Office of Public Safety Support

Date: January 25-27, 2021 (Monday – Wednesday)

Location: Honey Creek in Waverly, GA

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November 30, 2020

Twenty-Four People Killed in Thanksgiving Day Holiday Travel Period

Traffic crashes across Georgia during the 102-hour long Thanksgiving holiday travel period resulted in 23 fatal crashes and 24 fatalities reported to the Georgia State Patrol (GSP). The holiday travel period began at 6 p.m. on Wed., Nov. 25, and ended at 11:59 p.m. on Sun., Nov. 29.

November 20, 2020

State Troopers and Officers Emphasize the Importance of Safe Driving This Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend

(Atlanta, GA) - The Georgia State Patrol (GSP) and the Motor Carrier Compliance Division (MCCD) will be in full force during the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday travel period. The 102-hour holiday travel period begins at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 25, and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 29.

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