Thursday, May 9, 2013
Take a look at the Marietta businesses that passed the alcohol compliance check and the businesses cited for selling to minors on April 26.
The Marietta Police Department conducted an alcohol compliance check on April 26. Forty-five businesses were checked. Seven sold alcoholic beverages to the department's underage buyers. The buyers did not provide false identification or misrepresent their age in any way. It is the responsibility of the seller to check ID, and refuse sell to underage persons. The following businesses passed the alcohol compliance check: The following businesses were cited for selling to minors: Keep up with all the news you care about by subscribing to our free email newsletter, liking us on Facebook and following us on Twitter.
Saturday, January 5, 2013
The new laws are intended to aid treatment and improve the quality of life for people arrested for DUI.
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Saturday, January 5
New DUI laws going into effect in the State of Georgia today will include expanded permits for first-time offenders and so-called "two in five" offenders, with the aim of improving treatment of people who drive drunk. Senate Bill 236, which was signed into law by Gov. Nathan Deal on April 16, modifies Article 3, Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated (OCGA) as well as Article 7 of Chapter 8 of Title 42. These articles reference punishment for drivers arrested for DUI and govern ignition interlock devices, which prevent offenders from driving while drunk. Starting today, first-time offenders over 21 years of age or so-called "first in five years" offenders will be eligible for an expanded hardship permit that will …
Friday, December 28, 2012
The Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety has launched Operation Safe Holidays to ask drivers to be extra careful on Georgia roads so the state doesn’t reach a 6-year milestone of traffic deaths.
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Friday, December 28, 2012
In recent years, Georgia has used the holiday season to reinforce the state’s zero tolerance policy for impaired driving. If you’re over the limit, you’re under arrest. It’s that simple. However, the end of 2012 has brought a new sense of urgency for Georgia besides making New Year’s resolutions. That’s because for the first time in 6 years, Georgia is on track to experience an increase in traffic fatalities, according to Marietta Police. If fatalities maintain their current rate, the state will surpass last year’s total of 1,226 deaths on our roadways. That’s why the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) is adding a special message to its normal enforcement campaign this time of year, Marietta Police said in a press release. In …
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
The Marietta Police Department is launching the "Cop Cab" campaign, which visually combines the efforts of DUI education and the inevitable end result of DUI enforcement.
The Marietta Police Department has launched a new campaign called “Cop Cab” to curb drinking and driving. The Cop Cab campaign visually combines the efforts of DUI education and the inevitable end result of DUI enforcement. "It’s an educational tool we are using to try to prevent drinking and driving," Marietta Police Officer David Baldwin said. "If we talk in a seminar, we reach a small group of people in the scheme of things, but with the Cop Cab, we can put it out in high profile areas like in the Square. And it's a very catchy paint job that draws people in." The idea behind Cop Cab is not a new concept; however it appears to be the first of its kind in the metro Atlanta area. Cop Cab will be used all over the city as a strong visual …
Sunday, October 28, 2012
Cobb Police conducted alcohol compliance checks on Moe’s Southwest Grill, Mellow Mushroom, Café de Paris, Suburban Tap, Marlow’s Tavern, Chin Chin, Ted’s Montana Grill and more businesses.
The Cobb County Police Department Permits/Regulatory Services Unit conducted 12 Alcohol Compliance Checks on Oct. 25. The following passed the compliance check and did not sell alcohol to the underage volunteer: The following businesses failed: Additionally the licensee of Tijuana Joes Cantina received a citation for allowing an unpermitted employee to serve alcohol.
Sunday, October 7, 2012
Marietta Police have certified officers as Drug Recognition Experts to step up its attack on poly drug driving, which is the combination of alcohol and illicit drugs.
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Sunday, October 7, 2012
Alcohol is no longer the key contributing factor while driving under the influence (DUI). With the dramatic rise in the abuse of prescription medications, bath salts and spice marijuana, alcohol is now only a contributing factor for most DUI’s, according to Marietta Police Public Information Officer David Baldwin. According to the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse, 75 percent of persons who abuse alcohol also abuse illicit drugs. The metro Atlanta area has seen a dramatic increase of poly drug driving, which is the combination of alcohol and illicit drugs, Baldwin said in a press release. While most departments have a slew of officers who are certified in Standardized Field Sobriety, this certification concentrates mostly on…
Saturday, September 22, 2012
To date, 375 respondents have completed the survey but thousands more are being sought to complete the survey by September 30, 2012.
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Saturday, September 22, 2012
The Cobb Alcohol Taskforce is currently conducting a community survey to help identify community support for effective strategies to reduce underage and youth binge drinking. To date, 375 respondents have completed the survey but thousands more are being sought to complete the survey by September 30, 2012. Of that 375, 48% are parents and 27% are educators, so we are looking for additional respondents from the following local community sectors: business, civic, faith, government, healthcare, justice, law enforcement, media, non-profit and youth. Citizens from Acworth, Austell, Kennesaw, Powder Springs and Smyrna are invited to complete the survey. This is a short survey, where participants will be polled regarding the extent they agree…
Thursday, August 23, 2012
In Georgia, we experienced 298 alcohol-related fatalities on roads in 2010. That represents one quarter of all traffic death.
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Thursday, August 23, 2012
The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) has launched its zero tolerance campaign on impaired driving for the Labor Day weekend. This campaign will go through the Labor Day weekend and will be focused on ensuring that the roadways are safe from impaired drivers. Why such focus on drunk drivers? Because despite all 50 states outlawing driving with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 or more, 2010 still saw more than 10,000 people die in crashes involving an impaired driver, according to Marietta Police. In Georgia, we experienced 298 alcohol-related fatalities on roads in 2010. That represents one quarter of all traffic deaths, Marietta Police said. Across the country in 2010, 147 people were killed in alcohol-related crashes …
Monday, June 25, 2012
Cobb Police conducted an Alcohol Compliance Check on Marietta's South Cobb Food Mart, Cobb Market, Texaco, Shell, Citgo and other businesses. See how the businesses did and share your thoughts.
The Cobb County Police Department’s Permits/Regulatory Services Unit conducted an Alcohol Compliance Check on June 21 in Marietta. The following retail businesses were checked and passed the compliance check by not selling alcohol to the underage volunteer: The following locations passed the compliance check however they were issued citations for permits violations: Keep up with all the news you care about by liking us on Facebook and following us on Twitter.
Friday, June 15, 2012
Take a look at some of the candidates, incumbents and issues that will be affecting Marietta and Cobb County.
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Friday, June 15, 2012
As we look ahead to November’s elections, Marietta Patch is devoted to bringing you the information you need about races in town. Here are just a few of the candidates and issues we'll be covering as November draws near. Transportation Investment Act, or TSPLOST: The upcoming TSPLOST regional transportation referendum is one of the most pressing issues in the upcoming vote. Learn more about TSPLOST and what others are saying about it here. House Resolution 1162: Voters will decide if the state can override local school boards' decisions on rejection of charter schools. The measure would mean amending the state's current constitution. District 11 U.S. House of Representative: Congressman Phil Gingrey (R) faces a redrawn district full of …
Fred Farkel
11:42 am on Friday, May 10, 2013
All listed stores who sold to minors should be excluded from the readers list of approved vendors. more ›