THOMASVILLE, Ga. - Thomas County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man on multiple drug charges after it was discovered that he was using a pill press to make fake Xanax, according to WALB. According to the…
DPS receives GOHS funding to continue traffic enforcement…
ATLANTA - The DPS receives funding from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety to continue traffic enforcement efforts. Release: The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) has awarded the Georgia Department of Public Safety (DPS)…
Kemp, DPS further ICE partnership
ATLANTA - Governor Kemp and the Department of Public Safety announces further partnership with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Release: At the direction of Governor Brian P. Kemp, Department of Public Safety (DPS) Commissioner…
New Georgia state law passed regarding amber light…
ATLANTA - The Department of Public Safety announces a new Georgia state law regarding permits for the use of amber flashing or revolving lights on vehicles. Release: Effective July 1, 2024, House Bill 1193 directs…
GSP reports 11 killed, 250 injured during Memorial…
ATLANTA - The Georgia State Patrol reports there was a total of 11 people killed and nearly 250 injured during the Memorial Day holiday. Release: Georgia State Patrol (GSP) Troopers investigated 8 fatal traffic crashes,…
DPS shares travel tips for Memorial Day Weekend
ATLANTA - The DPS is providing travel safety tips ahead of the busiest summer travel season across Georgia. Release: The Memorial Day holiday weekend kicks-off the beginning of a busy summer travel season across Georgia…
DPS announces new leadership
ATLANTA - Georgia Governor Brian Kemp announces Department of Public Safety has named new leadership changes. Release: Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that Colonel Chris Wright, Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety (DPS), is…
Georgia DPS focuses on CMVs safe driving habits
SAVANNAH - The Georgia DPS with MCCD Officers conducted a port check focusing on unsafe operations of CMVs along the interstate. Release: Last week, April 18-20, Motor Carrier Compliance Division (MCCD) Officers with the Georgia…
Georgia MCCD graduates ninth Motor Carrier School
FORSYTH - The Georgia Motor Carrier Compliance Division recently celebrated the graduation ceremonies for the ninth MCO School. Release: The Georgia Department of Public Safety’s Motor Carrier Compliance Division (MCCD) held graduation ceremonies for its…