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News Articles: Georgia State Patrol

In this image taken from police body camera video provided by the Lowndes County, Ga., Sheriff's Office, a vehicle goes airborne after driving up the ramp of a flatbed tow truck on a Georgia highway, Wednesday, May 24, 2023, in Lowndes County, Ga. The Nissan Altima was launched 120 feet (37 meters) down the highway, according to a police report. The driver, a 21-year-old woman from Florida, was taken to South Georgia Medical Center with serious injuries.

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Real-life 'Fast and Furious': Car sent flying over tow truck in Georgia, video shows

It looks like a scene from a Hollywood blockbuster. A sedan drives up the ramp of a flatbed tow truck and rockets into the air on a Georgia highway. The Georgia State Patrol says the spectacular wreck happened May 24 in Lowndes County.

June 01, 2023
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State senator with policeman.

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Sen. Sonya Halpern on her ride-along with law enforcement

​State Sen. Sonya Halpern, an Atlanta Democrat who represents District 39 in the Georgia Legislature, recently participated in an evening ride-along with the Georgia State Patrol.

January 20, 2023
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  • Ambria Burton
Betty Lewis, Julian Lewis's widow, stands with lawyers Francys Johnson (left) and Mawuli Davis while announcing their intent to sue the state of Georgia.

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Family Of Man Killed By Georgia State Trooper Plans To Sue State

A white Georgia state trooper was charged with murder for shooting and killing Julian Lewis in August.

November 23, 2020
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  • Emily Jones
The building, seen right in the background, that houses Georgia State Patrol headquarters is vandalized in Atlanta, Sunday, July 5, 2020. Video showed protesters appearing to set off at least one firework inside the building.

Georgia State Patrol Building Damaged By Fire During Protest

The Georgia State Patrol says fireworks, rocks and graffiti caused extensive damage to its headquarters in Atlanta. A spokesperson says Department of...

July 06, 2020
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The Georgia State Patrol says an entire graduating class of its Trooper School has been fired or resigned amid a cheating scandal.

Georgia State Patrol Fires 30-Plus New Troopers For Cheating

The Georgia State Patrol says an entire graduating class of its Trooper School has been fired or resigned amid a cheating scandal. Georgia Department of...

January 30, 2020
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  • Associated Press

State Troopers Urge Drivers To Put Safety First This Independence Day

The Georgia State Patrol and Motor Carrier Compliance Division expect a record number of travelers hitting the roadways for the Fourth of July holiday....

July 03, 2019
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  • Kristen Rogers
Members of the Georgia State Patrol gather to keep an eye on the rally.

Atlanta Anti-Islam Rally Draws Small Turnout, Large Security Presence

Despite having their permit denied earlier this year, a group of anti-Islamic protesters held a rally at the Georgia Capitol Monday.

April 18, 2016
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  • Sam Whitehead

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