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State Troopers New Year's Eve Drunk Driving Crackdown

Georgia State Troopers Looking for Impaired Drivers during holiday

NewsCentral Staff

Story Created: Dec 31, 2012 at 10:09 PM EDT

Story Updated: Dec 31, 2012 at 11:19 PM EDT

If you're heading out to ring in the New Year, Georgia State Troopers are warning you not to drink and drive.
State troopers are keeping a close eye out for drunk drivers and speeders now through the end of the year.
The New Year's Holiday period began Friday at 6 p.m. and ends Tuesday night at midnight.
During the Christmas Holiday period, the Georgia State Patrol investigated almost 300 car crashes.
182 people were injured and one person died as a result of those traffic accidents.
Troopers warn if you're drinking New Year's Eve then plan for a sober designated driver.
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