Georgia legislator faces DUI charge after colliding with bicycle in bike lane

Georgia state Rep. Devan Seabaugh is facing allegations of driving under the influence after colliding with a cyclist in Atlanta. Records from Atlanta Municipal Court reveal that Seabaugh is charged with seven offenses, including driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs. The incident took place in the Grant Park neighborhood and led to Seabaugh’s arrest by a Georgia State Patrol unit focusing on combating impaired driving.
Seabaugh expressed gratitude that no serious injuries occurred during the incident in a social media post. He commended the professionalism of the law enforcement officers involved and stated his willingness to cooperate with the legal process to clarify the situation. Following his arrest, Seabaugh was held in Atlanta City Jail overnight and subsequently released early the next day. Despite no attorney being listed for him in court records, details about the specific substances involved are not provided.
Elected to the Georgia House as a Republican in a special election in 2021, Seabaugh represents areas of western Cobb County, Marietta, and Kennesaw, as per The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The upcoming general election on Nov. 5 will see Seabaugh contending against Democratic candidate Karl Gallegos.