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Georgia DOT Suspending Interstate Lane Closures For Memorial Day Weekend

Jimmy Holbrook — Thu, 21 May 2026 04:18:09 +0000

The Georgia Department of Transportation says interstate lane closures will be suspended across the state for the Memorial Day holiday travel period. The suspension begins…

AAA Predicts Record Memorial Day Travel For Georgia And Nationwide

Jimmy Holbrook — Thu, 21 May 2026 04:17:38 +0000

AAA says a record number of travelers are expected to hit the roads, skies, and rails this Memorial Day weekend, including more than 1.3 million…

GDOT Updates Public On Second Avenue Widening Project In Rome

Jimmy Holbrook — Fri, 15 May 2026 04:09:18 +0000

Representatives from the Georgia Department of Transportation addressed the public Monday ahead of the Rome City Commission meeting, providing an update on the ongoing Second…

GDOT To Give Update On Second Avenue Widening Project In Rome

Jimmy Holbrook — Sun, 10 May 2026 04:23:19 +0000

Traveling into downtown Rome by way of Second Avenue has been a source of frustration for many drivers as the ongoing road construction project continues.…

Mailbox Removed During Demolition Prompts Police Report In Summerville

Jimmy Holbrook — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 04:49:06 +0000

Summerville Police responded to a complaint on April 8th regarding a missing mailbox at a property on Hinton Street. According to the report, the complainant…

GDOT Uses “Queue Trucks” to Warn Drivers of I-24 Work Zones in Dade County

WZQZ NEWS — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 05:00:57 +0000

Georgia DOT is using advanced warning signage and “queue trucks” along Interstate 24 in Dade County to alert drivers to slowdowns and road work before…

GDOT Opens Five Major Northwest Georgia Road Projects to Traffic, Including $26.8M Villa Rica Bypass

WZQZ NEWS — Sun, 11 Jan 2026 05:31:20 +0000

The Georgia Department of Transportation has completed five major transportation projects across Northwest Georgia and opened them to traffic, marking more than $51 million in…

The Crushed Tomato in Summerville to Close Jan. 31, Owners Cite Upcoming Roundabout Construction

WZQZ NEWS — Sun, 04 Jan 2026 05:52:56 +0000

The Crushed Tomato announced it will close its Summerville location on January 31 after 15 years serving the community. The restaurant is located at the…

GDOT to Suspend Most Lane Closures Starting New Year’s Eve to Ease Holiday Travel

Jimmy Holbrook — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 05:17:59 +0000

Georgia drivers heading out for New Year’s celebrations will see a break from most roadwork slowdowns, as the Georgia Department of Transportation will suspend most…

Georgia DOT Suspends Most Holiday Lane Closures to Help Drivers Reach Christmas and New Year Destinations

WZQZ NEWS — Sat, 20 Dec 2025 05:44:05 +0000

With Christmas and New Year’s travel picking up, the Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) is issuing travel alerts and safety reminders for motorists across…