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A vehicle fire completely shut down all northbound lanes on I-85 in Jackson County this morning. The blockage is located just before Winder Highway (mile marker 129), according to Georgia Department of Transportation officials. Traffic came to a standstill as emergency crews responded to the scene.

Traffic & Transportation

Vehicle Fire Blocks All Northbound Lanes on I-85 in Jackson County

by B.T. ClarkApril 22, 2025April 22, 2025

A GMC Yukon crashed into a Twiggs County patrol deputy's Ford F-150 pickup truck after running a stop sign at the Exit 24 ramp off westbound I-16 on April 16 at 11:11 p.m.

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Photos: Sleeping Driver’s Car Slams Into Georgia Deputy Patrol Vehicle

by B.T. ClarkApril 20, 2025April 20, 2025

Traffic jam

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Georgia 400 at I-285: Major Bottleneck Improvements Reported

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceApril 17, 2025

A Wednesday evening crash in Cobb County sent a motorcyclist to the hospital with serious injuries after his motorcycle and a pickup truck collided at a busy intersection.

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Motorcyclist Hospitalized After Collision with Pickup Truck on South Cobb Drive

by B.T. ClarkApril 17, 2025April 17, 2025

All lanes on the Lazaretto Creek Bridge are back open as of 2:20 p.m. Sunday. Drivers heading to or from Tybee Island can expect traffic to return to normal soon. Officials urge drivers to be cautious as traffic flow resumes.

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All Lanes Reopened After Tybee Island Bridge Crash

by B.T. ClarkApril 13, 2025April 13, 2025

A large oak tree has fallen across Zebulon Road, forcing officials to close the section between Madison Subdivision and Powers Plantation. Bibb County Sheriff's Office deputies now direct drivers to find alternate routes while crews work to remove the tree.

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Fallen Oak Tree Closes Zebulon Road in Macon

by B.T. ClarkApril 11, 2025

What We Know: The City of Rome has partnered with RedSpeed to install automated speed cameras near West Central Elementary School. The program begins Monday, April 14, 2025, with a 30-day warning period before fines are enforced. The cameras will be located on Lavender Drive in the school zone.

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Rome Expands Automated Speed Cameras To West Central Elementary

by B.T. ClarkApril 9, 2025April 9, 2025

A mother and her four children died Sunday morning when their rental car burst into flames after a collision on I-95 in McIntosh County.

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Four Children and Their Mother Die in Fiery Crash on I-95 in Georgia

by News DeskApril 6, 2025April 6, 2025

A collision between a tractor-trailer and an SUV on Riverstone Parkway at the I-575 South Bound on-ramp in Canton has left one person dead. Police have cleared the scene and reopened the roadway, but continue investigating the cause of the crash.

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Fatal Crash on Riverstone Parkway at I-575 in Canton Claims One Life

by B.T. ClarkApril 2, 2025April 2, 2025

Georgia's Talmadge Bridge in Savannah faces potential catastrophic collapse risk from large vessel strikes, according to a new National Transportation Safety Board report.

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Talmadge Bridge Makes Federal Watch List for Vessel Strike Dangers

by B.T. ClarkMarch 21, 2025March 21, 2025

A predawn collision on Mercer University Drive Thursday morning left one man dead and three others fighting for their lives after two vehicles slammed into each other near a busy Macon intersection.

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Head-On Crash Claims Life of Macon Man and Leaves 9-Year-Old Among Critically Injured

by B.T. ClarkMarch 20, 2025

Thousands of Atlanta drivers contemplate their life choices while stuck in gridlock on the infamous Downtown Connector, a new poll reveals.

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Does Atlanta’s Downtown Connector Make You Re-Think Your Life Choices? You’re Not Alone

by B.T. ClarkMarch 10, 2025

A 56-year-old Acworth man suffered serious injuries Monday morning when his car veered off Hickory Grove Road and struck a light pole in Kennesaw.

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Driver Seriously Injured After Crashing Into Light Pole in Kennesaw

by B.T. ClarkMarch 10, 2025March 10, 2025

A vehicle fire caused major traffic disruptions on I-285 northbound in DeKalb County today, blocking three right lanes and creating significant delays for afternoon commuters.

Traffic & Transportation

Vehicle Fire Blocks Three Lanes on I-285 Northbound in DeKalb County

by B.T. ClarkMarch 7, 2025

A jackknifed tractor-trailer has blocked the intersection of Highway 341 and Highway 303 in Glynn County, causing significant traffic delays during the Tuesday morning commute.

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Traffic Alert: Jackknifed Truck Blocks Major Glynn County Intersection

by B.T. ClarkMarch 4, 2025March 4, 2025

🚨 Why It Matters: The deadly crash occurred on one of Cobb County's busiest corridors, raising safety concerns for residents who walk near this entertainment district. Pedestrian deaths continue to be a serious problem across metro Atlanta.

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Pedestrian Killed in Early Morning Crash Near The Battery

by B.T. ClarkMarch 4, 2025