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A 76-year-old woman is in critical condition after her SUV was struck by a train on Tucker Road near Forsyth Road in Macon Friday afternoon. Witnesses say the train crossing gate came down on her vehicle, leaving her unable to escape the path of the oncoming train.

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76-Year-Old Woman Critically Injured in Train Collision in Georgia

by B.T. ClarkNovember 15, 2024November 15, 2024

MARTA bus

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Fatal Crash Involving MARTA Bus: What We Know

by B.T. ClarkNovember 11, 2024November 11, 2024

Downtown Rome’s Broad Street will be closed to through traffic on Nov. 11, during the morning hours due to a Veterans Day Parade.

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Traffic Alert for Downtown Rome on Veterans Day

by Traffic ReportsNovember 10, 2024November 10, 2024

A serious collision on the East Rome Bypass resulted in one fatality and multiple injuries, including children.

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Fatal Accident on East Rome Bypass: What We Know

by Traffic ReportsNovember 8, 2024November 8, 2024

Drivers on I-75 South faced early morning delays Thursday due to a crash near Alabama Road involving a tractor-trailer. One left lane is blocked at mile marker 275, causing traffic to back up as the morning commute picks up speed.

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Crash Blocks Lane on I-75 South in Cherokee County

by Thom ChandlerNovember 7, 2024November 7, 2024

A woman is in critical condition after being struck by a silver Mitsubishi Mirage on Ernest Barrett Parkway in Cobb County on November 5. The unidentified pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk when the accident occurred. Local police request witnesses to contact the S.T.E.P. Unit to assist in the investigation.

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Woman in Critical Condition After Pedestrian Accident on Barrett Parkway

by Thom ChandlerNovember 6, 2024November 6, 2024

Spalding County drivers will soon benefit from improved connectivity as a new bridge on State Route 16 over the Flint River opens to traffic, enhancing travel efficiency in the area.

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Bridge Over Flint River Replaced in Spalding County: What it Means For Drivers

by Thom ChandlerNovember 1, 2024November 1, 2024

Early Friday, a semi-truck accident on Candler Road at Glenwood Road caused significant traffic delays in DeKalb County. The Publix truck blocked all lanes, prompting commuters to seek alternate routes. Emergency responders cleared the scene by 8:30 a.m. The cause of the crash remains unknown, and no injuries have been confirmed.

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Crash Involving Semi-Truck Blocks Candler Road in DeKalb County

by Thom ChandlerNovember 1, 2024November 1, 2024

Fulton County drivers are already seeing Halloween-related traffic issues, as two right lanes on I-20 West at Martin Luther King Jr. Drive were blocked just around 1 p.m. due to a crash. Authorities report that the blocked lanes are causing significant delays in an already busy area.

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Halloween Traffic Delays Begin Early in Fulton County

by Thom ChandlerOctober 31, 2024October 31, 2024

A fatal crash on Powers Ferry Road in Cobb County resulted in one death and one hospitalization. A 2010 Toyota Camry veered into oncoming traffic, left the road, and hit a tree. Authorities seek information from witnesses to aid the investigation. Victims' names have not been released.

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Fatal Crash on Powers Ferry Road Leaves Marietta Resident Dead

by Thom ChandlerOctober 31, 2024October 31, 2024

As Halloween approaches, Georgia’s neighborhoods are bracing for an influx of children out trick-or-treating, with increased foot traffic expected from Oct. 29 to November 1. With eager little ghosts and goblins roaming the streets during Halloween festivities across the state, the Georgia Department of Transportation has issued a travel forecast and safety recommendations to help keep residents safe.

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Traffic Projections For Halloween in Georgia Released

by Thom ChandlerOctober 30, 2024October 30, 2024

• The injured pedestrian was taken to Kennestone Hospital and remains in critical condition.

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Pedestrian Seriously Injured in Cobb County Crash

by Thom ChandlerOctober 28, 2024October 28, 2024

Woodstock drivers faced heavy traffic due to ongoing paving work on I-575 and Highway 92 this morning. Lane and ramp closures caused significant delays, particularly affecting southbound on-ramps and northbound lanes from Exit 16 to 19. These scheduled improvements aim to enhance the roadway while minimizing long-term commuting impacts.

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Why Was There So Much Traffic in Woodstock This Morning?

by Thom ChandlerOctober 26, 2024

Roadside construction warning signs

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I-75 Alert: What to Expect from Overnight Ramp Closures

by Thom ChandlerOctober 23, 2024October 23, 2024

A 42-year-old man was hospitalized with serious injuries after a collision with a truck on Paces Ferry Road. The incident occurred when the cyclist entered a crosswalk and was struck by the truck during a left turn. The driver was uninjured. Police are investigating and seeking witnesses.

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Bicyclist Hospitalized After Collision with Truck in Cobb County

by Thom ChandlerOctober 23, 2024October 23, 2024

A 23-year-old man from Houston County lost his life following a motorcycle crash in Bonaire on Friday afternoon.

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23-Year-Old Houston County Man Dies in Motorcycle Accident

by Thom ChandlerOctober 18, 2024October 18, 2024

On November 5, voters in Cobb County will vote on a new transit tax plan to fund public transit projects. It’s called the Mobility Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax, or M-SPLOST. This plan will raise sales tax by 1%, bringing it from 6% to 7%, for the next 30 years.

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Everything You Need to Know Before Voting on Cobb County’s Transit Tax

by Thom ChandlerOctober 12, 2024October 12, 2024

Drivers in Cherokee County are facing heavy traffic delays on Highway 92 East at Seminole Way due to a collision involving a tractor trailer.

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Traffic Alert: Tractor Trailer Crash Snarls Traffic on Highway 92

by Thom ChandlerOctober 7, 2024October 7, 2024