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Expect Lane Closures on I-575 in Cherokee This Weekend: Here’s Why

Maintenance crews will be striping sections of both directions of I-575 this weekend. This work requires periodic lane closures, potentially causing traffic delays. When and Where: The work is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 7, and Sunday, Dec. 8, starting around 10 a.m. and continuing through the evening. Crews will focus on several locations along I-575. […]

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17 People Were Killed in Car Accidents Over Thanksgiving in Georgia

Seventeen people died on Georgia roads during the 102-hour Thanksgiving holiday period this year, marking an increase from 14 fatalities reported in 2023. The Georgia State Patrol and local agencies worked through a busy weekend of traffic enforcement. Just The Facts: In Context: Thanksgiving weekend typically results in high volumes of road travel across Georgia, […]

Posted inWeather

Winter 2025 in Georgia: Snow or No

Despite the recent temperature drops, probabilities for snow in Georgia this year are low. It has been a difficult season to predict, but could the Peach State actually see snow beyond the highest mountain elevations? Here is what we know. After record breaking high temperatures, it’s been a long time since Georgians have experienced some […]

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Lockheed Elementary Boosts Student Well-Being with New Comfort Corners

Students at Lockheed Elementary now have new tools to help manage their emotions and refocus during the school day, thanks to a collaborative effort led by the Kiwanis Club of Marietta. The organization, in partnership with First Horizon Bank and Piedmont Church, provided 48 beanbag chairs and sensory bottles to enhance the school’s existing Comfort […]

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