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:
- This year’s Thanksgiving travel period lasted from 6 p.m. on Nov. 27 to 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 1.
- 2024 saw 17 traffic fatalities statewide, an increase from 14 in 2023.
- The state patrol investigated eight fatal crashes, with local agencies handling nine.
- Statewide crashes totaled 540, leading to 265 injuries.
- Over 425 individuals were arrested for driving under the influence.
- A total of 12,040 citations were issued.
In Context: Thanksgiving weekend typically results in high volumes of road travel across Georgia, requiring significant enforcement efforts from state and local agencies.
Take Action: Follow posted traffic laws, ensure your vehicle is road-ready, and stay attentive while driving to contribute to safer travel conditions during holidays.
B.T. Clark
B.T. Clark is an award-winning journalist and the Publisher of The Georgia Sun. He has 25 years of experience in journalism and served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta for 15 years and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc. for 8 years. His work has appeared in several newspapers throughout the state including Neighbor Newspapers, The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal. He is a Georgia native and a fifth-generation Georgian.
