Sometimes it seems like alcohol is available just about everywhere -- from hair salons to dentists' offices and beyond. Unfortunately, in low-income areas, it can often be easier to find a liquor store than a grocery store. However, there's also a distinctly...
Tips for staying sober on the 4th of July
Many Americans can't imagine celebrating the Fourth of July without alcohol. Beer, wine and stronger beverages are a part of many pool parties, backyard barbecues and fireworks celebrations. Too often, people lose track of how much they've had to drink over the course...
How to avoid a DUI on St. Patrick’s Day
It started out as a religious holiday in Ireland. However, to most Americans, St. Patrick's Day is a day to have fun, drink and celebrate their Irish roots -- real or imagined. Most St. Patrick's Day celebrations involve drinking -- everything from green beer to the...
Do you know your rights if pulled over?
Law enforcement officials have a job to keep Georgians safe on and off the road. This means conducting traffic stops and pulling people over. What many motorists don’t know is that certain rights protect them, even when pulled over by an officer. Some of those rights...
Getting through the holiday party season without drinking
You're committed to not drinking at any holiday parties this year. Besides the advantage of being able to remember the parties the next day and not making a spectacle of yourself in front of family, friends or (maybe worse) people you work with, this commitment will...
Talk to your teen about what to do (and not do) if arrested
If your daughter or son is starting college this fall, they may encounter new situations you hoped wouldn't be part of their college experience. One of those is getting pulled over by police for suspected drunk driving. Police officers can be intimidating to people of...
Why your Breathalyzer results may not be accurate
If you were pulled over for suspicion of drunk driving and the Breathalyzer test you took on the side of the road indicated that you have a blood alcohol content (BAC) of at least .08 percent, you may think there's no way you can fight that. However, Georgia DUI...
Your first DUI in Georgia: What happens to your driver’s license?
All Georgia motorists agree to abide by the state's implied consent law when they first receive their driver's license. This entitles any law enforcement officer that suspects that you're operating a vehicle while intoxicated to conduct necessary chemical testing to...
A DUI could lead to deportation under the new administration
Even a first DUI can have serious legal consequences -- particularly if other drivers or passengers are injured as a result. However, for undocumented immigrants, one DUI could potentially lead to deportation under the Trump administration. In a recent interview,...
Frito-Lay aims to decrease drunk driving on Super Bowl Sunday
Frito-Lay is partnering with Uber and Mothers Against Drunk Driving to keep intoxicated drivers off the road this upcoming Super Bowl Sunday. The snack giant has created a special limited addition Tostitos "Party Safe" bag to encourage people to get home safely. The...
