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July 11, 2026

Operation Southern Slow Down Returns Monday as Five-State Crackdown Targets Speeding Drivers

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Motorists traveling across Georgia and the Southeast next week can expect to see a much stronger law enforcement presence as the annual Operation Southern Slow Down campaign gets underway.

July 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

AAA Urges Families to Help Teen Drivers Build Safe Habits During Summer Months

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As newly licensed teenagers spend more time behind the wheel this summer, AAA is encouraging families to make safety a priority by participating in its “100 Days of Safe Driving” campaign.

July 3, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia State Patrol Urges Safe Travel During Independence Day Holiday Weekend

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With millions of Americans expected to hit the road for the Fourth of July holiday, the Georgia Department of Public Safety is urging motorists to make safety their top priority during one of the busiest travel weekends of the year.

February 17, 2026

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Traffic Advisory: Lane Reduction Scheduled on Rome Boulevard at Railroad Tracks in Summerville

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Motorists traveling through Summerville should prepare for delays beginning Tuesday morning as road work impacts a major route inside the city limits. Officials say traffic on Rome Boulevard/Highway 27 at the railroad tracks will be reduced to one lane starting February 17, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.

An estimated time for full reopening has not been announced. Drivers are encouraged to plan alternate routes, expect delays, and use caution while traveling through the work zone.

The advisory was issued by Pamela M. Vaughn, Director of the Chattooga County Emergency Management Agency, Mapping and Addressing, Deputy Director of Chattooga County E-911, and Chattooga County Safety Coordinator.

February 12, 2026

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AAA Urges Georgia Drivers to Put Safety First on Valentine’s Day Weekend

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AAA is reminding Georgia drivers to keep safety at the center of their Valentine’s Day plans, warning that romantic dinners, parties, and late-night outings can also bring a rise in risky behavior behind the wheel.

January 7, 2026

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Georgia Reports Seven Traffic Deaths Over New Year’s Holiday

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The Georgia Department of Public Safety reports that seven people died in automobile crashes statewide during the 102-hour New Year’s holiday travel period, as troopers and officers worked high-visibility patrols across Georgia, including routes serving Northwest Georgia.

January 6, 2026

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Chattooga Sheriff’s Office Releases Reports on Two DUI Arrests from Late 2025

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The Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office has released incident reports detailing two separate DUI arrests from late 2025, involving calls for service on Mitchell Circle and West Spring Creek Road.

January 4, 2026

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Dense Fog Advisory in Effect for Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia

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A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect early Sunday for Chattooga County and surrounding counties across Northwest Georgia as widespread patchy dense fog reduces visibility in many areas. Patchy dense fog is expected between 4 a.m. and 10 a.m. Sunday, with the thickest fog producing visibility as low as one-quarter mile or less.

January 4, 2026

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Georgia DPS Releases New Year’s Holiday Travel Activity Report

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The Georgia Department of Public Safety (DPS) has released an activity report for the New Year’s holiday travel period, showing hundreds of citations and dozens of serious crashes statewide.

January 3, 2026

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Rainy Saturday for Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia

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Northwest Georgia will stay wet today as widespread rain continues through the morning and into the evening.