Dalton State received a $22,393.68 grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS).
The grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety will enhance educational programming focused on reducing distracted driving and youth alcohol and drug-related casualties, injuries, and fatalities. This funding will support targeted initiatives designed to inform and empower students to make safer decisions on the road, helping to cultivate a campus culture of safety, responsibility, and heightened awareness of highway safety risks.
Additionally, the grant will create an invaluable opportunity for a student worker to join this critical effort, assisting staff in planning and implementing engaging, impactful programs that directly address the dangers of impaired and distracted driving. This hands-on experience strengthens highway safety education and fosters student leadership and involvement in promoting safer roads and a more mindful community.
“Part of the GOHS mission is to assist in the implementation of programs and campaigns designed to prevent crashes and eliminate traffic deaths on our roads,” said Allen Poole, director of the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety. “GOHS will continue to develop new partnerships and continue existing ones in order to create, refine and implement safety programs designed to help our state and nation reach our goal of zero traffic deaths.”
“This grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety is a vital step forward in strengthening Dalton State’s capacity to deliver meaningful educational programming focused on highway safety,” said Jami Hall, assistant vice president for student affairs and dean of students. “For too long, our efforts to adequately address issues like distracted driving and youth alcohol and drug-related risks have been limited by funding. This support will allow us to educate, engage, and empower our students more effectively, ultimately fostering a safer campus and community environment.”
This award’s grant year will be from October 1 of 2024 to September 30 of 2025.
Dalton State College provides affordable baccalaureate and associate degrees, equipping a diverse student body with the knowledge and skills to achieve personal and professional goals. Our mission emphasizes excellence in teaching, lifelong learning, and community contributions in Northwest Georgia and beyond. Guided by values of opportunity, diversity, service, respect, and accountability, we foster an engaging campus environment focused on student success and meaningful community impact.
The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety’s mission is to educate the public on safe driving behaviors and implement highway safety campaigns and programs designed to reduce crashes and eliminate fatalities and injuries on Georgia roads. For more information on this grant program, contact GOHS at 404-656-6996 and for more information on GOHS and its other highway safety programs, visit www.gahighwaysafety.org.
