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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.

Monday, November 19, 2012  Southwest Georgians can add falling gas prices to the things they can give thanks for this holiday season.

Monday, April 04, 2011  The Georgia Department of Transportation is recognizing Work Zone Safety Week at visitors centers statewide to emphasize highway work zone safety.

Wednesday, December 16, 2009  Driving too fast will soon get very expensive in Georgia.

Monday, October 12, 2009  Barely one-quarter of the $33 million collected by the state for driver's education in Georgia high schools has been spent on the courses.

Tuesday, May 05, 2009  Governor Sonny Perdue is set to sign legislation that would slap Georgia drivers traveling well above the speed limit with stiff new fines.