The Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office is offering a week-long driver’s education course this summer, designed to meet the classroom requirements of Georgia’s Joshua’s Law for teen drivers. Students must be age 15 to 16 at the time of the course.
Course Details:
Dates: June 23–27, 2025, and July 14–18, 2025
Location: Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office, Dahlonega, GA
Duration: 30 hours of classroom instruction
Eligibility: High school students preparing to obtain their Georgia driver’s license
Cost: Free for Lumpkin County residents
This course fulfills the 30-hour classroom instruction requirement mandated by Joshua’s Law for 16- and 17-year-olds seeking a Class D driver’s license in Georgia. Participants are also required to complete 40 hours of supervised driving, including six hours at night, with a parent or guardian.
The Sheriff’s Office’s School Resource Officers will lead the instruction, focusing on traffic laws, defensive driving techniques, and safe driving practices. By providing this program at no cost for Lumpkin County residents, the Sheriff’s Office aims to promote road safety and support young drivers in the community.
For more information or to register, please contact the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office at 706-864-3742 or visit their official website at lumpkincounty.gov.
