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🚧 The Gist: DeKalb County is set for a nocturnal ballet of bulldozers and traffic cones as Georgia DOT puts the finishing touches on I-285 and Peachtree Blvd., with overnight lane closures to add that final stripe of paint.

Traffic & Transportation

Traffic Tango: DeKalb’s Late-Night Lane Closures Dance Through the Night

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 20, 2024

🚜 The Gist: Large equipment will be moving across Highway 292 in Toombs County today to help with construction of the US 1 Bypass.

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Large Equipment Crossing Alert for Toombs County Motorists on Highway 292

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 20, 2024February 20, 2024

🚗 The Gist: A crash on I-285 East near Flat Shoals Road and Candler Road in DeKalb County has resulted in two right lanes being blocked, leading to traffic delays.

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Traffic Snarl on I-285 East Following Crash Causes Delays in DeKalb County

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 19, 2024February 19, 2024

🚨 The Gist: Traffic lights at Jimmy Carter Blvd. and Buford Highway in Norcross are out due to a power outage.

Traffic & Transportation

Here’s Why Traffic is Backed Up on Jimmy Carter Blvd. Today

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 19, 2024February 19, 2024

a traffic light with a red light at night

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Atlanta May End Right Turns on Red in Parts of The City

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 17, 2024

Blurry Road at Night

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Motorcyclist Killed in Forsyth County Crash

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 16, 2024February 16, 2024

🔍 The Details: According to new information released Friday by the Cobb County Police Department, upon further investigation, it has been determined that the motorcycle operated by Christopher Johnson (38, Mableton) initially collided with the bicycle ridden by Melissa Winslow (32, Marietta). The impact sent the bicycle into the westbound lanes, where a vehicle collided with the bicycle only.

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Motorcycle Rider Dead, Bicyclist Hurt in Cobb County Crash

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 16, 2024February 16, 2024

The Gist: A fatal crash occurred in Albany, involving a dirt bike and vehicle, resulting in the death of the rider.

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Dirt Bike Accident Claims a Life at a Busy Albany Intersection

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 10, 2024

🚨 The Gist: Oliver Luis Roman, an 18-year-old from Powder Springs, was arrested on multiple charges, including vehicular homicide, after a deadly crash in Woodstock that took two teenage lives.

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Cobb Teen Charged in Crash that Killed Two Teens in Cherokee County

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 7, 2024February 7, 2024

🚧 The Gist: Alpharetta's Webb Bridge Road is set for a $13.7 million makeover, promising enhanced safety and amenities for residents.

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Major Upgrades Coming to Webb Bridge Road: What You Need to Know

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 6, 2024

The Gist: An 85-year-old woman died in a two-vehicle collision in Forsyth County after her car veered into the path of a truck.

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Crash in Forsyth County Claims Life of Elderly Driver

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 30, 2024January 30, 2024

A newly released study of options for moving freight through Georgia by the state Department of Transportation (DOT) has concluded that a plan to build the Peach State’s first interstate highway since the 1960s would not be a good return on investment.

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Georgia Transportation Officials Say Interstate Between Columbus and Augusta Isn’t a Good Deal

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJanuary 26, 2024

🚗 The Gist: On Monday, Jan. 29, all new lanes on Glenridge Drive beneath I-285 will open, featuring two lanes in each direction and improved access to I-285 westbound.

Traffic & Transportation

Glenridge Drive Transformation Complete with New Lanes Under I-285

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 26, 2024January 26, 2024

Traffic & Transportation

Understanding Financial Settlements in Motorcycle Accident Cases

by Special to The Georgia SunJanuary 24, 2024January 24, 2024

POV Windshield Wipers Displacing Heavy Rain In Rush Hour Traffic

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Norcross Traffic Snarl: Gas Leak Prompts Lane Closures on Buford Highway

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 24, 2024January 24, 2024

📌 The Gist: Mount Vernon Highway is currently closed between Vernon Walk and Virginia Chase in Sandy Springs. The closure is the result of a vehicle striking and damaging a Georgia Power pole. Georgia Power crews are on the scene working on repairs.

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Traffic Alert: Road Closure in Sandy Springs

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 19, 2024January 19, 2024

A pedestrian crash involving a 12-year-old boy and a vehicle on Sewell Mill Road in Cobb County is under active investigation by the Cobb County Police Department. The crash occurred near the intersection with Danforth Drive.

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Serious Pedestrian Collision Involving a Child Under Investigation in Cobb County

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 10, 2024

The Gist: The pedestrian killed in a vehicle collision on Keith Bridge Road in Forsyth County has been identified as 44-year-old Melissa Browne, formerly of Gainesville.

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44-Year-Old Woman Killed in Forsyth County Pedestrian Crash Identified

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 10, 2024January 10, 2024

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