Program on Distracted Driving Set For DeKalb

DECATUR, GA -- A state court judge this week will host a distracted and dangerous driving program aimed at teenagers. State Court Judge Kiesha R. Storey will preside over the initiative Thursday, Oct. 12, in the DeKalb State Court Traffic Division.

The event, held located at Court A at 3630 Camp Circle, Decatur, GA 30032, will run form 5:30 to 7 p.m. (SIGN UP: Get Patch's Daily Newsletter and Real Time News Alerts. Or, if you have an iPhone, download the free Patch app.)

Storey hosts quarterly TVIP presentations to educate the county's youths on the perils of risky driving behaviors. Young teen and adult drivers charged with speeding, texting while driving, or in accidents will hear and watch stories of people who engaged in risky behaviors behind the wheel.

For more information, visit www.tvip.org. Participants may register online or in person at

the event. There is a $40 fee for attendees who need a certificate of attendance for court purposes, but individuals may attend for free if they do not need a certificate.

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