08/10/2026
Clarke County, Oconee County, and Gwinnett County schools typically start by early August, and that changes everything on our roads. Passing a stopped school bus with flashing lights can cost up to $1,000 under GA Code 40-6-163. All traffic fines double in active school zones. Distracted driving near schools is among the leading causes of crashes affecting children. If your family is affected by a school-zone accident in Athens, Lawrenceville, or Gwinnett, Boggs, Cowan & Fargione is here. (706) 637-3343 General information only.