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Friday, April 12, 2013  Updated with video; With two accidents involving school buses in Dougherty County in the past week, some are wondering if the bus driver is responsible and what kind of training drivers are required to go through.

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  The Department of Driver Services has been experiencing a statewide computer outage (with some intermittent service) at all licensing and testing centers according to a press release issued by the department.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  Officers responded to an accident involving a school bus Thursday morning on Highway 19 near Lestor Road.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  In our Facebook Story of the Day, you wanted to know whether or my it's illegal in Georgia to flash your lights at another car to alert them of a police officer's presence.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  Ohio crash that killed 6 teens offers tragic real-life cautionary tale to parents

Saturday, March 02, 2013  Updated with video; The new tax law for Georgia drivers went into effect today and Dougherty County Tax Commissioner Denver Hooten says many residents showed up at the office to opt in for the new law.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  Updated with video; The Governor's Office of Highway Safety released a report this morning focusing on teenage driving fatalities, specifically 16 and 17-year-olds.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  It's illegal to text and drive but people still do it.  How can cops prove it and what does the law say about apps?

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  Deaths of teen drivers increased sharply in first 6 months of last year, reversing trend

Monday, February 25, 2013  Dougherty County officials are warning drivers to be careful on the roads.

Friday, February 22, 2013  Updated with video; Most of us have had those days where we just don’t feel like cooking dinner, so we sit down, put up our feet and order a pizza, but what you may not realize is the dangers delivery drivers face while delivering your food.

Monday, February 18, 2013  Albany Technical College has received a $2,500 grant from State Farm that will help young drivers stay safe on the road.

Saturday, February 16, 2013  Updated with video;  Chief Charlie Whitehead with the Dawson Police Department has confirmed that Scotty Oxford turned himself into officials about 20 minutes ago for the hit and run accident that claimed two lives.

Friday, February 15, 2013  Albany Technical College’s Driver’s Education program has received a $2,500 grant from State Farm to fund scholarships for Driver’s Ed students.

Thursday, February 07, 2013  FBI: No other explosives found near Alabama bunker where man held boy; captor's body removed