Tip to Control Your Anger
Life can be stressful with work, kids, school, relationships, traffic, etc. Sometimes we have to stop and take a breath before things spiral out of control and we do or say something that we will later regret. Here are some tips that I found on the Mayo clinic website that may help: 1. Think before […]
Defensive Driving Class for Points Reduction
How do I obtain a Points Reduction? In accordance with O.C.G.A §40-5-86, licensed Georgia residents may request that DDS reduce the number of points assessed against their Georgia driver’s license up to 7 points once every 5 years. To qualify for a Points Reduction, you must successfully complete a certified Driver Improvement (defensive driving) course […]
The Deadly Consequences of Texting and Driving
By JUAN A. LOZANO, Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — A witness says the driver of a pickup truck that collided with a church minibus in rural Texas, killing 13 people, acknowledged he had been texting while driving — a development that highlights the dangers of sending messages on smartphones while behind the wheel. Texas Department […]
Goals of Anger Management Training
Goals of Anger Management Training The goal of anger management training is to teach you to: Pinpoint the origin of your mode of anger expression. Identify situations that trigger your anger and help you respond in nonaggressive ways. Heighten awareness of illogical perceptions and thought that lead to anger and divert […]
Anger Management
How do I know if I need anger management training? Some signs that you need help managing your anger may include: Feeling you have to hold your anger in on a regular basis Having constant negative feelings such as cynicism, irritation, impatience, criticism, or hostility Having frequent arguments or confrontations with […]
Binge Drinking
I found some interesting information about binge drinking on the CDC website. Binge drinking is the most common pattern of excessive alcohol use in the United States. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism defines binge drinking as a pattern of drinking that brings a person’s blood alcohol concentration (BAC) to 0.08 grams percent […]
What is the Pre-Trial Intervention Traffic Program?
There is a traffic program called the pre-trial intervention program at the City of Atlanta Municipal Court. This allows traffic tickets to be dismissed so that the offense will not recorded on one’s license. Individuals are only allowed to enter into this program once per year. Once in the program one usually has to pay […]
Who has to attend a Victim Impact Panel?
Many DUI offenders in the metro Atlanta counties are required to attend a MADD Panel/Victim Impact Panel. A Victim Impact Panel is a two hour session that usually has speakers telling their stories of how drinking and driving negatively affected their lives. The panels demonstrate the negative consequences of drinking and driving. Please join for […]
Defensive Driving Class for Insurance Discount
Most people don’t realize that one can receive an insurance discount after taking the 6 hour defensive driving class. It is important to call your insurance company and inquire about a discount. See the Georgia code below: O.C.G.A. § 33-9-42 GEORGIA CODE Copyright 2007 by The State of Georgia All rights reserved. *** Current through […]
Victim Impact Panel August 30th
Join us for our Victim Impact Panel, sometimes referred to as a MADD Panel August 30th from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at North Buckhead Driving and DUI School. Give us a call at (678) 510-2099 or sign up on-line at www.northbuckheaddrivingandduischool.com to reserve a set. Atlanta Victim Impact Panel MADD Panel Victim Impact Panel […]