VALDOSTA — The Quality of Life Association celebrates black history month with a narrated living timeline showcasing many famous Black history figures of yesterday and today. The fundraising event titled, “All Shades Art Exhibit and…
DDS creates online license renewal feature for older…
Release: Senior Drivers Can Now Renew Their Driver’s License Online The Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) is now offering Georgians who are 64 and older the option to renew their non-commercial driver’s license online.…
Alleged hit and run driver killed during OIS…
Release: GBI Investigates Officer Involved Shooting in Spalding County JUNE 05, 2021 Griffin, GA (June 5, 2021) – On Saturday, June 5, 2021, at approximately 2:45 A.M., the Georgia Bureau of Investigation was requested by the…
Joshua’s Law training to be mandatory for teen…
Release: New Law: Driver Training Mandatory for 17-year-olds Effective July 1, 2021 Beginning July 1, 2021, 17-year-olds will be required to successfully complete the Joshua’s Law component of Georgia’s driver training program. Currently, those teens…
DDS expands truck driver testing through third-parties
Release: Department of Driver Services (DDS) Expands Commercial Vehicle Testing Options MAY 19, 2021 GA Department of Driver Services (DDS) is making it easier for customers to receive a commercial vehicle road test by increasing…
EPD’s Vehicle Emissions Inspections reopen April 9
Release: Emissions Test System Restored APRIL 07, 2021 ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Revenue (DOR) and Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) are notifying motorists that the Vehicle Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Program has been…
Georgia EPD emissions testing waivered until further notice
Release: Emissions Test Waiver for Motor Vehicle Registrations MARCH 31, 2021 ATLANTA – Due to a system outage with the Vehicle Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Program, the Georgia Department of Revenue (DOR) is notifying motor…
Officer involved shooting follows car chase in Madison
Release: GBI Investigates Officer Involved Shooting in Madison Involving Greene County Sheriff's Office and Georgia State Patrol FEBRUARY 06, 2021 Madison, GA (February 6, 2021) – On Saturday, February 6, 2021, at approximately 12:25 p.m., the…
Blakely driver runs over officer’s foot in getaway
Release: GBI Investigates Officer Involved Shooting in Blakely, GA FEBRUARY 01, 2021 Blakely, GA (February 1, 2021) – On January 26, 2021, the GBI was requested by the Blakely Police Department to investigate an officer involved…