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Thursday, May 16, 2013  Updated with video; The National Transportation Safety Board made 19 recommendations Tuesday to combat the drunk driving problem in the United States.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Updated with video; The legal blood alcohol content while boating is now the same as on the road.

Sunday, May 12, 2013  Updated with video; The Colquitt County chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) attended a court ordered meeting Saturday morning for those who have been convicted of a DUI (driving under the influence).

Thursday, April 25, 2013  The Moultrie Observer is reporting that 53-year-old Craig Lee Adams Sr. has pled guilty to one count of involuntary manslaughter.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  Georgia State Representative Chuck Sims was arrested last week for driving under the influence.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  FOX 31's media partner the Albany Herald has confirmed that American Idol winner Phillip Phillip's mother has been arrested and charged for driving under the influence-less safe.

Monday, December 31, 2012  Drinking and driving and discharging your gun into the air are the top two acts that will cause you to start 2013 in a jail cell.

Friday, December 14, 2012  Updated with video; Statistics show a 7.4% reduction in Alcohol related driving deaths in Georgia.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012  Former Worth County Sheriff’s Deputy Justin Stewart is in trouble with the law yet again.

Thursday, November 22, 2012  Officials with the Georgia State Patrol are investigating an incident involving an Albany Police officer that occurred earlier today.

Thursday, November 15, 2012  With marijuana legal in Washington and Colorado, police worry about keeping stoned drivers off roads

Thursday, November 08, 2012  Updated with video; For FOX 31's Facebook story of the day people wanted to know whether or not it's illegal to drive a lawn mower on the roadway.

Thursday, September 27, 2012  In our Facebook Story of the Day, you wanted to know what happens if you’re pulled over for suspectedly driving under the influence and refuse to take a breathalyzer test.

Thursday, September 13, 2012  Updated with video; Pharmacists throughout the country are encouraging elderly drivers to refrain from using medications while driving.

Sunday, August 26, 2012  Police from 5 states team up with Georgia to combat impaired driving.