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The Gist: Milton will be implementing a trial of a new approach to address road safety concerns at the intersection of Bethany Bend and Highway 9. The trial aims to reduce the high number of motor vehicle accidents, particularly those involving turning cars.

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Milton Addresses Traffic Accidents at Highway 9 and Bethany Bend

by Thom ChandlerJuly 5, 2023October 10, 2023

Sheriff John Miles of Candler County is commending Sergeant Ashleigh Taylor for her exceptional response during a motor vehicle crash on Saturday, July 1.

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Georgia officer rescues driver from fiery crash

by Thom ChandlerJuly 2, 2023

The Gist: After years of planning and construction, the City of Roswell's Oxbo Road Realignment project has finally opened to traffic.

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Oxbo Road in Roswell Opens to Traffic

by Thom ChandlerJune 30, 2023October 10, 2023

The News: Two lives were tragically lost in a wrong-way crash on Ga. 400 in Roswell.

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Two Killed in Wrong-way Crash on Georgia 400

by Thom ChandlerJune 28, 2023October 10, 2023

According to police, the crash involved four vehicles, including two day care buses, a semi, and a pick-up truck. The severity of the injuries is unknown at this time.

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Children hospitalized after multi-car crash involving day care buses on I-75

by Thom ChandlerJune 27, 2023June 27, 2023

Traffic jam

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Why is Traffic on Georgia 400 at a Standstill Today?

by Thom ChandlerJune 27, 2023October 10, 2023

The Peachtree Road Race, Peachtree Health & Fitness Expo, and Centennial Olympic Park Fireworks are some of the most popular events in Atlanta on July 4th. However, driving to these events can be cumbersome, especially if you live outside the city.

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Everything you need to know about riding MARTA to the Peachtree Road Race or July 4th fireworks

by Thom ChandlerJune 26, 2023

Broken glass

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77-year-old Marietta man struck and killed by car

by Thom ChandlerJune 26, 2023

Road Trips and Gas Prices: Nearly 85% of all travelers will opt for a road trip. This adds up to 43.2 million Americans driving to their holiday destinations and over 1.4 million Georgians. Gas prices are predicted to stay lower than the $4.31 per gallon seen on July 4th, 2022, with the current average below $3.39 per gallon.

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Traveling for July 4th? Here are the best and worst times to hit the road

by Thom ChandlerJune 26, 2023June 26, 2023

Ambulance in motion

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Crash involving bicycle closes road in Woodstock

by Thom ChandlerJune 24, 2023June 24, 2023

Road Work Ahead Sign with traffic

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Traffic Advisory: Lanes will be closed on I-75 in Cobb and Fulton this weekend

by Thom ChandlerJune 23, 2023June 23, 2023

ROSWELL -- Residents of Roswell will soon experience better road conditions as the city undergoes a massive road resurfacing program this summer.

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Here Are the Roads Being Resurfaced in Roswell This Summer

by Thom ChandlerJune 16, 2023October 10, 2023

ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Transportation is narrowing its search for a contracting team to overhaul the design of one of the nation’s worst traffic bottlenecks. The DOT has selected two finalists to redesign the interchange of interstates 285 and 20 west of Atlanta, Meg Pirkle, the agency’s chief engineer, told members of the

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Can the interchange of I-285 and I-20 be redesigned to relieve traffic?

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJune 16, 2023

The Gist: Georgia DOT contractors will be closing alternating single left or right lanes on SR 3/ Metropolitan Parkway as part of a resurfacing project from the Clayton County line to Marietta Street.

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Road closures ahead at Fulton/Clayton county line this weekend

by Thom ChandlerJune 16, 2023June 16, 2023

Georgia 400 ATLANTA – A plan to add toll lanes along Georgia 400 in Fulton and Forsyth counties is being delayed by about four months after one of three contractor finalists dropped out of consideration. Express 400 Partners, one of three roadbuilding consortiums the Georgia Department of Transportation had short-listed for the project, withdrew from

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Georgia 400 Toll Lanes Are Being Delayed. Here’s Why

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJune 15, 2023October 10, 2023

The News: Two people lost their lives in a crash that involved a stationary tractor-trailer and a Jeep Grand Cherokee on I-75 North in Cobb County on June 10 at about 1:16 a.m.

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Two killed in tractor-trailer crash on I-75

by Thom ChandlerJune 13, 2023June 13, 2023

Residents of Floyd County should be aware of an upcoming disruption to local traffic as Sally Davis Road is scheduled for a temporary closure on Wednesday. The Public Works department of Floyd County announced the closure, which will take place between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., as crews work to install a new cross drain.

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Sally Davis Road in Floyd County will be closed Wednesday. Here’s why

by Thom ChandlerJune 5, 2023June 5, 2023

The preliminary investigation showed that Haskins exited a CobbLinc transit bus driven by Peres Delille, 60, of Hiram, Georgia, at the bus stop located in front of a local Burger King. Haskins, walking east on the sidewalk, stumbled and fell partially onto the sidewalk and partially into the concrete gutter next to the bus.

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65-year-old killed by CobbLinc bus

by Thom ChandlerJune 5, 2023