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May

BPS Notice of Meeting - MAY 2022

Forsyth /

Board of Public Safety Meeting at 3 p.m.
Georgia Public Safety Training Center – LRC (C-115)

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Jun

MCCD Notice of Public Hearing - June 2022

Atlanta /

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN ALL INTERESTED PARTIES that the following additional matters have been assigned for hearing before the Department of Public Safety (herein after referred to DPS) on June 9, 2022, 10:00 AM in the Georgia Department of Public Safety Media Room at 959 United SE Ave., Atlanta, GA 30316.

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Press Releases

May 20, 2022

State Troopers and Motor Carrier Officers Encourage Motorists to Drive Safely this Memorial Day Weekend

(ATLANTA) – The Department of Public Safety (DPS) is encouraging motorists traveling the roadways throughout the state or visiting Georgia’s beaches to practice safe driving habits this weekend. This year’s Memorial Day holiday travel period will begin at 6 p.m. on Friday, May 27, and end Monday, May 30, at midnight. The travel period is 78 hours long.

April 29, 2022

Georgia State Patrol Graduates 111th Trooper School

(FORSYTH, GA) – The Georgia State Patrol graduated its 111th Trooper School on Friday, April 29, at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center (GPSTC) in Forsyth. After 32 weeks of intense training, 41 new troopers will report to one of the 52 patrol posts throughout the state.

Driving in Georgia

Driver's Licenses

All driver's license needs are handled by the Georgia Department of Driver Services.
Red & Blue Light Permit

Ambulance Services, Volunteer Fire, Coroners, Law Enforcement, etc.
Amber Light Permit

Wreckers, Escorts, Low-Speed Vehicles, Construction, etc.

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