The Georgia State Patrol and local law enforcement will be out in force today looking for impaired drivers during the 78-hour Labor Day Holiday weekend travel period that wraps up at midnight tonight.

During the 2023 Labor Day holiday travel period, Troopers investigated 552 crashes, resulting in 15 fatality crashes, 9 fatalities, and 321 injuries, with 26 total fatalities statewide. Troopers also made 379 arrests for those driving under the influence.

“As summer comes to an unofficial close with the upcoming Labor Day Travel period, we know that many families and friends will be traveling on Georgia roadways.  AAA expects overall travel to increase by 9% compared to last year, and TSA projects this to be the busiest Labor Day Travel Period on record,” said Colonel William W. Hitchens, III, Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Public Safety.  “We urge all drivers to prioritize safety for themselves, their passengers, and the motoring public.  This means buckling up, ensuring that all children are properly restrained, minimizing distractions, staying focused on the roadway, and making responsible decisions. We want everyone to arrive safely at their destinations and we ask that all drivers do their part to keep our roadways safe. If you encounter an issue while traveling through Georgia, please don’t hesitate to call *GSP,” said Colonel Hitchens.