Chattooga County officials have announced two upcoming road closures tied to infrastructure projects, with work set to affect both Hair Lake Road and Spring Creek Road.
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 the work zone comes into view—an added safety step on a hilly, curving stretch where visibility can be limited.
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.
New Year’s Eve Safety Reminder: Northwest Georgia Urged to Plan Ahead and Avoid Drinking and Driving
As Northwest Georgia rings in the New Year, law enforcement and safety officials are urging everyone across Chattooga County and the region to make one decision now that can save lives later: don’t drink and drive.
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 the state. Georgia DOT says it will temporarily suspend lane closures on interstates, major state routes, and roadways near key shopping areas, malls, and retail districts to reduce congestion during peak travel times.