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Traffic Alert: Major delays on I-75 South after pair of multi-vehicle crashes Sunday

by Thom ChandlerJune 4, 2023June 4, 2023

The Gist: Memorial Day travel in Georgia turned deadly, with 16 lives lost in traffic accidents across the state during the long weekend. In a surge of incidents, over 200 individuals were injured, with law enforcement reporting almost 500 traffic crashes statewide.

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The Sobering Reality Behind Georgia’s Memorial Day: Deaths, DUIs and Traffic Disasters

by Thom ChandlerJune 2, 2023June 2, 2023

The Gist: Get ready for some traffic delays on State Route 9/Peachtree Road this weekend. Maintenance crews are setting up for an essential crane installation project.

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Weekend Travel Alert: Peachtree Road lane closures ahead for crane installation

by Thom ChandlerJune 1, 2023June 1, 2023

ATLANTA – The board of Atlanta’s regional transit agency gave the go-ahead Thursday to a contract with an engineering consultant to design the addition of mass transit to the Top End of Interstate 285. CDM Smith of Sandy Springs will incorporate high-capacity bus-rapid transit (BRT) service into a project that will add two barrier-separated toll

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Metro Atlanta’s top end is getting more rapid transit stations

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJune 1, 2023June 1, 2023

The crash, involving a 2018 white Maserati Levante, occurred around 6:15 a.m. on John Ward Road near its intersection with Old John Ward Road.

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Cobb County man dies after fiery Maserati crash

by Thom ChandlerMay 30, 2023May 30, 2023

TYBEE ISLAND -- In a traffic incident that disrupted Memorial Day plans for many, a motor vehicle crash earlier today halted passage on the Lazaretto Creek Bridge, the only available motor route to and from Tybee Island, a holiday hotspot.

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Bridge Accident Briefly Strands Memorial Day Travelers to Tybee Island

by Thom ChandlerMay 29, 2023May 29, 2023

The Gist: Road improvement projects are set to disrupt traffic on Union Hill Road in Cherokee County beginning May 30.

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Major Traffic Shifts Expected on Union Hill Road in Cherokee Starting May 30

by Thom ChandlerMay 25, 2023May 25, 2023

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Hit the Road, Not Each Other: Georgia’s push for a safe Memorial Day weekend

by Thom ChandlerMay 24, 2023May 24, 2023

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40-year-old Marietta woman dies in pedestrian crash on I-75

by Thom ChandlerMay 22, 2023May 22, 2023

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Wheels of Change: Get in the driver’s seat of Metro Atlanta’s transportation plan

by Thom ChandlerMay 21, 2023May 21, 2023

ATLANTA – The State Transportation Board gave the go-ahead Thursday to a series of improvements along Georgia 316 between Lawrenceville and Athens to relieve traffic congestion and improve safety along the heavily traveled corridor. Board members approved a joint resolution with the State Road and Tollway Authority (SRTA) to move forward on the first of

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Driving into the Future: Georgia 316 to see $350 million in upgrades

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMay 18, 2023May 18, 2023

Arnold Mill Road in Cherokee County, eastbound at the intersection of Grimes and Mountain roads, is closed due to a developing sinkhole, causing disruptions for local traffic.

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Traffic Alert: Sinkhole on Arnold Mill Road in Cherokee County

by Thom ChandlerMay 14, 2023May 14, 2023

The Gist: Webb Bridge Road is buzzing with activity these days. From tree removal to construction, changes are afoot around Alpharetta High School and the Big Creek Greenway, all part of the Webb Bridge Road Improvement Project.

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What’s Happening on Webb Bridge Road in Alpharetta?

by Thom ChandlerMay 13, 2023October 10, 2023

An unidentified female pedestrian was struck and killed in a traffic collision early Sunday morning in Bibb County. The incident occurred at approximately 12:42 a.m. on Shurling Drive at the intersection of Pinehill Drive, according to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office.

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82-year-old woman killed in pedestrian crash in Macon

by Thom ChandlerMay 7, 2023May 7, 2023

Road Work Ahead Sign with traffic

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Part of Kimball Bridge Road in Alpharetta Will Be Closed for a Year

by Thom ChandlerMay 5, 2023October 10, 2023

ROSWELL -- A group of downtown Roswell business owners and residents has voiced opposition to the city's plan to close Canton Street to vehicles this summer, citing safety issues, revenue loss, and traffic concerns.

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Roswell business owners speak out against pedestrian-only Canton Street plan

by Thom ChandlerMay 3, 2023May 3, 2023

Norcross community members should prepare for a temporary closure of the Holcomb Bridge Road Crossing, as announced by the Norfolk & Southern Railroad. The closure will take place next Wednesday, May 10, and continue through Thursday, May 11.

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Norcross residents face temporary railroad crossing closure on Holcomb Bridge Road

by Thom ChandlerMay 3, 2023May 3, 2023

A collision involving a motorcycle left a 63-year-old Macon man in critical but stable condition after a crash on Thomaston Road near Heath Road shortly after 9:30 p.m. last night.

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One injured in motorcycle crash in Bibb County

by Thom ChandlerMay 2, 2023May 2, 2023