NEWTON COUNTY, Ga. — Christmas is five days away. New Year’s Day is in 11 days.
The Newton County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with Georgia State Patrol and Covington Police Department, will conduct vehicle checkpoints to reduce impaired driving and promote road safety.
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“This holiday season, we encourage all drivers to make safe choices,” said Sheriff Ezell Brown. “Impaired driving puts everyone at risk, and we are committed to keeping our roads safe. We ask that drivers plan ahead, use designated drivers and always avoid driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.”
Locations where the checkpoints will be held will not be released to the public due to deputy safety.
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Once the operation is over, the sheriff’s department will provide statistics from the checkpoints via news release and social media.
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