The Georgia Department of Public Health said in a news release that car seats will be distributed among 107 counties using money awarded from the Child Passenger Safety Mini Grant program.

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The Georgia Department of Public Health said in a news release that car seats will be distributed among 107 counties using money awarded from the Child Passenger Safety Mini Grant program. / Getty Images Pro

A Georgia agency says dozens of counties statewide will share $166,000 in grant money to buy child car seats.

The Georgia Department of Public Health said in a news release that car seats will be distributed among 107 counties using money awarded from the Child Passenger Safety Mini Grant program.

Public Health Commissioner Kathleen Toomey says ensuring children are buckled up safely is key to preventing child deaths in the state.

Funding for the safety grants comes from the Governor's Office of Highway Safety. The grants also support community programs that teach parents and caregivers how to properly inspect, install and use child car seats.