JACKSON – Today, September 2, 2021, President Donald J. Trump endorsed conservative candidate Burt Jones for Lieutenant Governor of Georgia.
Both Trump and Jones have shared and forwarded the endorsement to numerous media outlets. Jones’ campaign also attached a statement saying, “In 2016 and 2020, Burt served as President Trump’s campaign co-chair in Georgia, and he was the first elected official in Georgia to endorse the President. As President Trump’s endorsement proves, Burt is the only candidate in the race for Lieutenant Governor who will safeguard and advance the America First agenda, fight for election integrity, and deliver results for hardworking Georgians.”
Trump’s endorsement stated: “State Senator Burt Jones is a Conservative warrior running for Lieutenant Governor of Georgia. No on has fought harder for Election Integrity than Burt, and no state needs it more. A businessman and Patriot, Burt will always stand for America First, and will help bring back Energy Independence, a Stronger Border, Low Taxes, Great Education, and Safe Cities. He will also get to the bottom of the Nov. 3 Presidential Election Scam. Burt Jones has my Complete and Total Endorsement. He will not let the great people of Georgia down!”
In an email statement today, Burt Jones responded by saying, “I am honored and humbled to receive the endorsement of President Donald J. Trump in my campaign for Lieutenant Governor of Georgia. I am the only person in my race who has had the President’s back from day one, and it’s an honor to have his full support. As Lieutenant Governor, I will work to advance the President’s America First agenda and continue to grow our economy, improve our schools, secure our elections, and keep Georgia safe. I look forward to traveling the state and meeting with the good people of Georgia as we work toward a big win in November 2022.”
The Habersham County Sheriff’s Office is joining the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over DUI holiday enforcement campaign.
The Habersham County Sheriff’s Office and the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety are reminding drivers to make the right decision to not drink and drive, because those that do not heed this warning may spend part of the holiday season sitting in a jail cell.
We are joining other sheriff’s offices, police departments and the Georgia State Patrol in a joint effort to reduce crashes, deaths, and injuries during the annual “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” enforcement campaign from December 16 through January 1.
Law enforcement officers in Georgia have a zero-tolerance policy for impaired driving and The Habersham County Sheriff’s Office will not give warnings for those choosing to drive impaired.
“There is nothing more difficult than having to tell someone that a family member has been killed in a drunk driving crash that was completely preventable,” Habersham County Sheriff Joey Terrell said. “We ask everyone to choose wisely by not getting behind the wheel when they have been drinking because those who make the wrong choice to drink and drive can expect to see blue lights in the rearview mirror.”
Even though the number of drunk driving deaths in the United States has been cut by a third over the last 30 years, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says there 10,511 people killed in drunk driving crashes in the United States in 2018. That is one death every 50 minutes.
According to NHTSA, the number of alcohol-impaired traffic deaths in Georgia have risen by almost 35 percent over a five period from 2014-2018. There were 375 people killed in alcohol-impaired traffic crashes in Georgia in 2018 and 279 people died in drunk driving crashes in 2014. Alcohol is a factor in approximately one out of every four traffic deaths in Georgia.
“We want our law enforcement officers know they are making a difference and saving lives with every drunk driver they take off the road,” Governor’s Office of Highway Safety Director Allen Poole said. “It should never come to an arrest when all it takes to eliminate drunk driving deaths is for everyone to choose to pass the keys to a sober designated driver or make arrangements for a sober ride before the celebration begins.”
The Habersham County Sheriff’s Office, GOHS, and NHTSA offer the following tips to help stop drunk driving:
1. Chose a non-drinking person to be the designated driver before going out.
2. Do not let someone you know get behind the wheel if they have been drinking.
3. Let friends know they can contact you for a sober ride when needed.
4. Those hosting a party where alcohol is served should make sure guests leave with a sober driver.
5. Always wear your seat belt because it is the best defense against impaired drivers.
