State Licensed and Inspected Driving School
Teen Driver Education - Joshua's Law 30/6 Approved; Adult Driving Lessons; DUI Risk Reduction Classes - a 3 Day course to meet requirement of anyone convicted of a drug or alcohol offense or has been court ordered to attend. Defensive Driving Classes - a 6 hour classroom course which qualifies for reinstatement, insurance reduction, point reduction and ticket dismissal Alcohol and Drug Evaluation; A.S.A.M. Treatment Groups; Ignition Interlock Referrals
Keywords: Driving School; Teen Driver Education; Joshua's Law 30/6; Third Party Testing, Defensive Driving; DUI Risk Reduction; Traffic School; Alcohol and Drug Evaluation; A.S.A.M. Treatment Groups; Ignition Interlock
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
South Cherokee/Jasper Driver Improvement Clinic, Inc. has been in business since 1980 and was the first Driving School to offer DUI/Risk Reduction, Defensive Driving and New Driver Training in Woodstock.
What is your primary product or service?
South Cherokee prides itself in being a full service school providing for the needs of the driving public. We offer: New Driver Training, Behind-the-Wheel instruction,Third Party Testing (dreaded road test) only available to students who complete our 30/6 New Driver Training Course, Defensive Driving , and DUI/Risk Reduction classes. Drug and Alcohol evaluations and ASAM level I treatment groups are also available.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Osa worked for the original owner of the business for 12 years, and enjoyed it so much, that on his retirement, when he offered the business to us we bought it. Previously we both worked for The Salvation Army in three states, Texas, Oklahoma and Georgia, credentialed in the field of substance abuse.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
We believe that we bring a level of attention to all of our customers that only a family can bring. We go the extra mile to be able to meet all of our students driving needs. Our community involvement includes: business service organizations including Main Street Woodstock and the Pickens County Chamber of Commerce. We help sponsor local high school athletic programs, offer scholarships to community based programs such as the North Georgia Boys and Girls Club. We have also been a showcase sponsor at The Georgia Marble Festival.We publish a monthly newsletter offering information re:driving, auto maintenance and traffic safety to our subscribers.(to subscribe go to South Cherokee/Jasper Driver Improvement Clinic, Inc. and hit the subscribe button)
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
We have two locations: 176 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock, Ga. and our satellite office at 1623 East Church Street Ste B, Jasper, Ga.
Provide detailed directions to your location
Our two locations are:
Woodstock: We are between Interstate 575 and Main Street at 176 Towne Lake Parkway.
Jasper: We are between the Jasper City limits and Pickens High School at 1623 East Church Street Suite B.
What type of payments do you accept?
We accept Cash, Major Credit Cards; Debit cards, PayPal and Personal Checks.
Which areas do you service?
We primarily serve Cobb, Cherokee, Pickens, Gilmer, and Fannin counties. but we have had students from as far away as Alaska.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
We are a family held corporation, owned by Gene & Osa Martens; our daughter Jenna is the Office Manager.
What are your hours of operation?
Office Hours (visit our website for class dates/times)
WOODSTOCK: MON - THU 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
FRI 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
SAT 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Lunch hour 12:30-1:30 Daily
JASPER: Monday & THURSDAY 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM (for assessments and registration)
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
That we are a, professional, knowledgeable, honest, sincere, caring and people friendly school. That we really listen!
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
Every day above ground is good.