CARNESVILLE, Ga. — The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office has received a $38,000 grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety to upgrade technology used by deputies in the field.
According to a news release, the funding will be used to replace every in-car computer in the agency’s patrol division. The grant will run through September 2029 and is intended to support highway safety initiatives and improve law enforcement capabilities.
Allen Poole, director of the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, said the funding supports efforts to reduce traffic fatalities.
“The loss of one life on our roads is one too many, and the fact that almost all fatal traffic crashes can be prevented is one reason why we are awarding this grant,” Poole said in the release.
He added that the agency’s goal of zero traffic deaths is achievable through education, enforcement campaigns and other safety initiatives.
Franklin County Sheriff Scott Andrews said the department appreciates the continued partnership with the state.
“We are grateful for our partnership with the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety and their commitment to the safety of our citizens,” Andrews said.
The upgraded in-car computers are expected to enhance deputies’ ability to access information quickly while on patrol, supporting both enforcement and public safety efforts.
