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Nearly 19,500 Georgia teenagers get license without a road test
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Nearly two weeks ago, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp issued an executive order that, in certain circumstances, waived requirements to take a road test before getting a driver’s license.
New law makes driver’s training mandatory for 17-year-olds to get licenses in Georgia
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - A new law will soon change the way some teenagers are able to get their driver’s licenses in the state of Georgia.
Right now, only 15 and 16-year-olds are required to take a driver’s education class before getting their first license, but soon that will also include 17-year-olds.
Almost 20,000 Georgia teens receive driver's licenses without road test amid pandemic
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTGS) — Would you give your child the keys to your car without them passing a road test?
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp waived that requirement two weeks ago because of the coronavirus.
Meet Frenchye Mike of Premier Driver Education Services
Hi Frenchye, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
I have faced many obstacles along the way, but have always stayed true to my mission. I always wanted to help others, I believe that this is my sole purpose. One of the biggest challenges was starting a business with little to no capital.
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Meet Frenchye Mike
I started this business in 2017, while simultaneously working my full-time job with the state of Georgia. It was not until 2 years later that I decided to embrace the entrepreneurial journey full-time, and officially get out of my comfort zone. I thought to myself like, “yes, you go this, you can do this is, then fast forward to about 11 months later, we find ourselves smack dab in the middle of a global pandemic!