Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Receives H.E.A.T. Grant to Target Aggressive and Impaired Driving

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office has been awarded a Highway Enforcement of Aggressive Traffic (H.E.A.T.) grant for Federal Fiscal Year 2026, the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) announced. The $31,128.46 grant will support efforts to reduce local traffic crashes caused by aggressive and dangerous driving.

The H.E.A.T. program focuses on preventing crashes, injuries, and fatalities linked to impaired driving, speeding, and seatbelt noncompliance, while also educating the public on road safety. The program funds specialized traffic enforcement units in Georgia jurisdictions with the highest rates of traffic-related incidents.

“Crash data shows enforcement and education of traffic laws are two of the most effective ways to reduce crashes and eliminate deaths and serious injuries,” said Allen Poole, Director of GOHS. “Each life saved on our roads is one less family that will have to live with the pain of losing a loved one in a preventable crash.”

Bibb County Sheriff David Davis said the H.E.A.T. grant has allowed deputies to make a significant impact on aggressive and impaired driving over the years and remains an essential resource for improving road safety.

In addition to enforcement, the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office will participate in statewide campaigns such as Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over and Click It or Ticket, conducting high-visibility patrols, multi-jurisdictional road checks, and sobriety checkpoints throughout the year.

For more information on the H.E.A.T. program or GOHS initiatives, visit www.gahighwaysafety.org or call 404-656-6996.