Dunwoody Lawmaker Charged With DUI

Dunwoody state Rep. Tom Taylor was arrested in Rabun County last week and charged with DUI.

Taylor, who has represented District 79 since 2011 as a Republican, reportedly had a blood-alcohol level nearly three times the legal limit of 0.8.

Taylor's level was .225, according to a police report obtained by the AJC.

Taylor was stopped on April 7 for speeding, and had four juveniles in his vehicle. The officer noted that Taylor smelled of alcohol, and was also legally carrying a gun on his hip. The officer also said Taylor's eyes were red and bloodshot.

Police say Taylor refused to comply with a field sobriety test. They also found an empty water bottle which smelled of alcohol. Taylor was arrested and charged with a DUI and speeding.

Taylor is one of the state House's leading Republican lawmakers, having been at the forefront of attempting to create new, city-sponsored school systems throughout DeKalb and Fulton counties.

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