The Driving Authority celebrates with ribbon cutting
The Highland County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting for The Driving Authority on July 24 to celebrate their official grand opening. The Driving Authority is owned and operated by James and April Flowers and is located west of Hillsboro at 5671 U.S. 50, Hillsboro. The Driving Authority offers driver’s education service, with behind-the-wheel lessons and online classes.
Highland County Chamber of Commerce
The Driving Authority, located west of Hillsboro, celebrated their grand opening with a ribbon cutting from the Highland County Chamber of Commerce, along with family, friends, and members of the community on July 24, 2026. The Driving Authority is owned and operated by James and April Flowers and is located at 5671 U.S. 50, Hillsboro.
The idea for The Driving Authority came from a desire to provide high-quality, student-centered driver education within the community. It focuses on personalized instruction, flexible scheduling, and outstanding customer service that aims to help the student pass their driving test while equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to become safe, responsible drivers for life. The Driving Authority offers Driver's Education Services that include behind-the-wheel lessons and online classes.
James Flowers expresses his gratitude. “First and foremost, thank you to my wife and family. Your unwavering support, encouragement, and countless sacrifices have made this dream possible. Starting and growing a business takes time, patience, and faith, and I could not have done it without you standing beside me every step of the way. Thank you for believing in this vision and for always being my greatest source of strength.
"I also want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of our previous customers and their families. Thank you for trusting The Driving Authority with such an important milestone in your lives. Your confidence in us, your referrals, and your kind words have allowed our business to grow beyond what we imagined. Every student we've had the privilege of teaching has been an important part of our journey.
"We are truly grateful for the support of our community and look forward to continuing to serve future drivers with the same commitment to safety, professionalism, and exceptional customer service.
"From our family to yours, thank you for being part of The Driving Authority's story. We can't wait to see what the future holds.”
For more information including hours, availability and more, please visit the company’s social media page or call 937-402-4444.
About the Highland County Chamber of Commerce
The Highland County Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit membership-driven organization that represents the business community of Highland County. The many plans and programs the Chamber offers its investors, combined with county workforce development initiatives, and local, state, and federal legislative/advocacy efforts positions the Chamber of Commerce as a leading organization in Highland County. Learn more at www.thehighlandchamber.com.