8-1827-4981 
 
Georgia House of Representatives Public Information Office 
Room 131, State Capitol 30334 404-656-5082 1-800-282-5800 
 
August 12, 2003 
 
Smith Wants Drivers License Service in Charlton County Restored Urges Concerned Citizens to Make Voices Heard 
 
Atlanta  State Representative Tommy Smith, D-Nicholls, would like to see drivers license service restored in Charlton County and is asking concerned constituents to voice their dissatisfaction by calling or writing the Department of Motor Vehicle Safety. 
 
Effective August 1, 2003 driver license service was terminated by the DMVS because of budget shortfalls. This service was limited to a mobile DMVS unit coming into the county once a month and allowing people to apply in person, which is required with some permits. 
 
"Although many services are available online, a large majority of my constituents are farmers and factory workers and spend their work day in the fields and plants and they do not own a computer, therefore, the online service does not do them any good," said Rep. Smith. "People needing handicap permits must now travel many miles just to get to a DMVS location." 
 
"This has forced some to drive over 75 miles just to get a license. Charlton County has taxpaying citizens, just as all other counties throughout the state, and they deserve to have these much needed services provided. I do not believe it is to much to ask the DMVS to come to our small rural county once a month," said Smith. 
 
The DMVS can be reached at 678-413-8400 or by writing to the Georgia Department of Motor Vehicle Safety, 2206 East View Parkway, P.O. Box 80447, Conyers, GA 30013 
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For further information contact Representative Smith at 404-656-5103.