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Governor Brian Kemp announced that the Board of Public Safety unanimously voted Thursday to approve Lt. Colonel William “Billy” Hitchens to serve as the next Department of Public Safety Commissioner and Colonel of the Georgia State Patrol.

September 15, 2023 - Governor Brian P. Kemp has announced that Colonel Chris Wright, Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety (DPS), is retiring following many years of distinguished service

Georgia game wardens and state troopers are teaming up with their "Belts and Buoys Summer Safety Tour" to promote good practices ahead of Memorial Day weekend.

Gov. Brian Kemp on Friday signed the Fiscal Year 2024 budget on the site of the Hyundai Metaplant in Bryan County.

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Now, Antifa-related accounts are calling for action.

The Georgia Department of Public Safety (DPS) is encouraging drivers to practice safe driving habits this coming weekend.

The New Year’s holiday travel period is underway and law enforcement reminds drivers that officers are out in force, monitoring the roads for unsafe and drunk drivers.

The Monroe County Sheriff's Office says stay off your phone while driving, always wear a seat belt and don't drink and drive.

Colonel Chris Wright, Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Public Safety recently authorized the purchase of 1,300 AED machines