Georgetown County Sheriff

Our primary duty is to protect the life and property of all citizens and visitors in Georgetown County. This site is NOT monitored 24/7. Emergencies Call 911.

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Two vehicle accident on bridge over Waccamaw River. Expect delays. One lane in each direction closed.

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A friendly reminder. Have a safe and happy summer. https://t.co/fAhCiszLrs

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GCSO reports a wrecker has arrived at the scene of the accident on U.S. 17 bridge north go Georgetown to begin removing a wrecked tractor-trailer jackknifed against the railing. The occupant of a second vehicle involved in the accident has been transported to an area hospital.

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Georgetown County Sheriff's Office has responded to the scene of a two-vehicle accident on the U.S. 17 bridge over the Black and Pee Dee Rivers at Georgetown is blocking both northbound lanes of traffic. Expect a long delay if traveling north toward Pawleys Island.

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Know before you go....

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Know before you go....

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Remember to set clocks ahead on Sunday the 14th @ 2:00 am ☕️

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@Gtownsheriff reminds you ----- "Drink. Drive. Die.” and “Dial *47 to report a drunk driver".

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Say Merry Christmas with a gift to Special Olympics through the @GTownSheriff Polar Plunge. Visit https://t.co/kEHqcgXNoA for sponsorships, donations and event registration. Sponsor a swimmer or donate at https://t.co/g0taC1L73O to help a Special Olympian achieve their goals!

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Freezin’ for a Reason – Please Join US!!

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Pedestrian fatalities account for, on average, 12% of all traffic-related deaths in SC. SC had 271 pedestrian-involved fatal and severe injury collisions in 2008. The # of pedestrian-involved fatal and severe injury collisions has increased each year, since 2009. #TargetZeroSC

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South Carolina law requires helmet use for riders under the age of 21. 2008-2012, 74.2% of South Carolina’s motorcyclists who died were not wearing a helmet.
93% of fatally injured motorcyclists did not have a motorcycle endorsement on their driver’s license.
#TargetZeroSC

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Safety Tips for Motorists during Halloween:
🎃Watch for children walking on roadways
👻Enter and exit driveways carefully
👹At twilight and later in the evening, watch for children in
dark clothing
🤖Discourage new, inexperienced drivers from driving on
Halloween

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This Halloween, let’s make happy memories, not tragic nightmares. The only thing scarier than zombies and witches loose on the streets is an impaired driver. Even 1 alcoholic beverage could be 1 too many for some drivers. So, if you plan to drive, plan to refrain from alcohol.

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Drive Awake. Drowsy driving is a dangerous behavior that can result in serious injury or death. Despite the risks, drowsy driving is far too prevalent and is estimated to contribute to as many as 1.2 million collisions, resulting in potentially 5,000 to 8,000 fatalities per year.

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The week of October 19 through 23 has been designated National School Bus Safety Week. This year’s theme, “Red Lights Mean STOP!” serves as a reminder for students, parents, teachers and the community to keep school bus safety in the forefront.

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Speed is a critical issue for teen drivers. In 2016, it was a factor in 32% of fatal teen driver crashes. Studies show when a teen 1st has a driver's license, they are more likely to speed in their own vehicle vs. driving the family sedan. Monitored teens tend to speed less.

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DEA's next National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is 10/24/20, 10AM to 2PM The Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications.

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Be Mindful Of Passengers: In a study analyzed by NHTSA, teen drivers were 2.5 times more likely to engage in risky behaviors when driving with one teenage peer, compared to when driving alone. Parents, establish your own rule limiting the number of passengers and enforce it.

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Avoid Distracted Driving: 1 in 3 teens who text say they have done so while driving. Research has found that dialing a phone number while driving increases your teen's risk of crashing by six times, and texting while driving increases the risk by 23 times.