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For those who missed seeing the stunning northern lights display over Georgia over the weekend, the backup on I-85 southbound at I-75 this morning looked eerily similar. A crash blocked the right lanes, causing traffic to snake slowly through the area, much like the sinuous, glowing ribbons of the aurora borealis.

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This Photo of A Traffic Backup in Downtown Atlanta Looks Eerily Similar to the Northern Lights

by Thom ChandlerMay 14, 2024May 14, 2024

🚧 The Gist: Cherokee County, in collaboration with the cities of Canton, Woodstock, Holly Springs, and Ball Ground, is starting a Safety Action Plan aimed at eliminating fatalities and serious injuries on the county's roadways.

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What is Cherokee County Doing to Eliminate Traffic Fatalities?

by Thom ChandlerMay 7, 2024May 7, 2024

🚧 The Gist: The Georgia Department of Transportation announced that the ramp access to Glenridge Connector (Exit 3) from I-285 westbound and Ga. 400 southbound will reopen on Wednesday, May 8, at 5 a.m., ahead of the originally anticipated five-week closure.

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Glenridge Connector Ramp from I-285 West and SR 400 South to Reopen Early on May 8

by Thom ChandlerMay 7, 2024May 7, 2024

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Crash on I-285 E Exit Ramp to I-75 Causes Lane Closure in Clayton County

by Thom ChandlerMay 7, 2024May 7, 2024

😟 The Gist: A single-vehicle wreck on Stephens Road near Pipsissewa Drive resulted in serious injuries and a temporary road closure Today, according to the Hall County Sheriff's Office.

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Stephens Road in Hall County Reopens After Serious Single-Vehicle Crash

by Thom ChandlerMay 4, 2024May 4, 2024

🚦 The Details: An unexpected incident led to the complete closure of the southbound lanes on I-59 near mile marker 8. The blockage began in the afternoon hours. The closure was caused by an overturned tractor-trailer truck that was blocking the entire road. Authorities were on site to manage the situation and reroute traffic, urging drivers to seek alternate routes.

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Here’s Why Traffic Was Blocked on I-59 in Dade County on Sunday

by Thom ChandlerApril 22, 2024April 22, 2024

Traffic jam

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Construction Worker Dead After His Vehicle Collided With a Bridge on I-475 in Macon

by Thom ChandlerApril 19, 2024April 19, 2024

🚧 The Gist: Immediate bridge repairs have begun on Blacks Bluff Road at Brushy Branch, reducing traffic to one lane.

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Bridge Repair Reduces Blacks Bluff Road to One Lane at Brushy Branch in Floyd County

by Thom ChandlerApril 16, 2024April 16, 2024

🚀 The Gist: Resurfacing of I-575 southbound begins Sunday night, affecting the right lane from milepost 20 to the interstate's start in Cobb County.

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Major Roadwork Project on I-575 to Impact Traffic Starting Sunday

by Thom ChandlerApril 13, 2024April 13, 2024

🛑 The Gist: The Georgia Department of Transportation has announced lane closures on Ga. 400 to accommodate bridge replacements and widening at three key overpasses: Pitts Road, Roberts Drive, and Kimball Bridge Road.

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Lane Closures Scheduled for Ga. 400 Bridge Replacement Project

by Thom ChandlerApril 12, 2024April 12, 2024

🚦 The Gist: Lane closures and detours will affect I-85 and State Route 42/North Druid Hills Road, as part of ongoing improvements including sign placements and signal installations, from April 15 to April 20.

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Lane Closures on I-85 Near North Druid Hills

by Thom ChandlerApril 12, 2024April 12, 2024

🎬 The Gist: The West Rome bypass and key roads in Lindale will see closures this month for movie production, affecting local traffic and commutes.

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Lights, Camera, Detour: West Rome Bypass and Lindale Roads to Close for Filming

by Thom ChandlerApril 9, 2024April 9, 2024

🚧 The Gist: Road construction will begin today in Milton on Hopewell and Francis Roads in Milton, with significant delays expected due to full-depth reclamation and ditch line work, respectively.

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Milton Roadwork Alert: Expect Delays on Hopewell and Francis Roads

by Thom ChandlerApril 8, 2024April 8, 2024

The Gist: A fatal traffic accident occurred at the intersection of Eisenhower Parkway and Second Street in Macon, resulting in one death and three critically injured.

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Tragic Early Morning Crash in Macon: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerApril 5, 2024April 5, 2024

🚧 The Details: Both southbound and northbound lanes of Highway 21 near the intersection with Shawnee Road in Effingham County are closed to traffic after the incident at 3:30 p.m. The duration of the road closure remains uncertain.

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Overturned Log Truck in Effingham County: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerApril 2, 2024April 2, 2024

The Gist: The 15-year-old boy who was critically injured after being struck by a car in Austell on March 20, has died from his injuries, according to Cobb County Police.

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15-Year-Old Dies After Fatal Cobb County Crash

by Thom ChandlerApril 2, 2024April 2, 2024

Blurry Road at Night

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Serious Injury Collision in Cobb County: Motorcycle and Car Crash on Canton Road

by Thom ChandlerApril 1, 2024April 1, 2024

🚨 The Gist: All lanes on I-75 North before Folsom Road in Bartow County are blocked due to a crash, causing extensive delays for morning commuters.

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Major Traffic Alert: Crash on I-75 North in Bartow County Causes Significant Delays

by Thom ChandlerApril 1, 2024April 1, 2024

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