Georgia DUI convictions are down over 50% — but are the streets any safer?
The headline sounds good: DUI convictions in Georgia have plummeted from 41,739 in 2007 to just 19,497 today—a dramatic decline. But a deeper dive into Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) data on administrative license suspensions, test refusals, and DUI convictions—by county and statewide—reveals a story that’s far less uplifting. Convictions vs. Refusals: A Silent […]
Georgia DUI Per Capita Per County
2024 data from DDS. Rank County DUI Suspensions & Convictions Population Per Capita 1 Taliaferro 24 1611 0.01489757914 2 Treutlen 59 6305 0.009357652657 3 Warren 43 5004 0.0085931255 4 Colquitt 394 46841 0.008411434427 5 Baldwin 332 42922 0.007734961092 6 Grady 202 26210 0.007706982068 7 Turner 68 9055 0.00750966317 8 Emanuel 175 23465 0.007457916045 9 Crisp […]
What You Need To Know About Georgia DUI Charges
Driving under the influence in Georgia carries severe consequences that can ripple through every aspect of your life. It’s not just a bad night; it’s the beginning of a series of harsh repercussions that can affect your personal, professional, and financial well-being. Driving Under The Influence In Georgia Penalties First, let’s break down the […]