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May 27, 2026

Georgia Troopers Report Deadly 2026 Memorial Day Holiday Weekend

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The Georgia Department of Public Safety says 12 people were killed on Georgia roads during the 2026 Memorial Day holiday travel period.

The 78-hour reporting period ran from 6 PM Friday, May 22, through midnight Monday, May 25. During that time, officials reported 298 traffic crashes statewide, with more than 150 injuries.

Law enforcement officers also made 329 DUI arrests and issued 708 distracted driving citations, along with 911 seatbelt citations. Officials say 31 crashes involved impaired drivers.

The 2026 fatality count was double the number reported during the same holiday period in 2025, when six people were killed on Georgia roads.

One of the fatal crashes was reported Sunday morning in Northwest Georgia’s Troop A region and claimed the life of a 24-year-old.

Public safety officials continue urging drivers to slow down, buckle up, avoid distractions, and never drive under the influence.

May 22, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

AAA Warns Memorial Day Drivers About Risky Cost-Cutting Habits As Gas Prices Rise

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AAA is warning Georgia drivers not to let higher gas prices lead to risky decisions behind the wheel this Memorial Day weekend.

May 21, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia DOT Suspending Interstate Lane Closures For Memorial Day Weekend

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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 Friday, May 22nd, at 12:00 p.m. and will continue through Tuesday, May 26th, at 5:00 a.m. Georgia DOT says the move is intended to reduce travel delays and improve safety during one of the busier travel weekends of the year.

Motorists should remember that while lane closures are suspended, construction crews may still be working near roadways. Some long-term closures may also remain in place for safety reasons, and emergency or crash-related lane closures can still happen at any time.

Drivers are urged to stay alert, slow down in work zones, and move over when possible when workers are present. Georgia DOT says heavier traffic is expected around metro Atlanta and popular tourist destinations across the state.

Travelers can find traffic forecasts and holiday travel tips at the Georgia DOT website.

May 21, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

AAA Predicts Record Memorial Day Travel For Georgia And Nationwide

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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 Georgians.

May 20, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia DPS Urges Safe Driving For Memorial Day Weekend

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As Georgia travelers prepare for the Memorial Day holiday weekend, the Georgia Department of Public Safety is urging drivers to make safety a top priority.

May 17, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Gov. Kemp Extends Georgia Gas Tax Suspension For Two More Weeks

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Georgia drivers will get two additional weeks of relief at the gas pump after Governor Brian Kemp signed an executive order suspending the state’s motor fuel tax.

December 31, 2025

by WZQZ NEWS

Georgia DPS Releases Christmas Travel Numbers: 274 DUIs, 489 Distracted Driving Cases, 15 Total Fatalities

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Georgia State Patrol and the Georgia Department of Public Safety released new enforcement and crash numbers Monday for the Christmas Holiday Travel Period, showing hundreds of citations and multiple fatal crashes statewide.

December 30, 2025

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Georgia Gas Prices Slide Again to Close Out 2025, Giving Drivers a Little Extra Holiday Breathing Room

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Georgia motorists are wrapping up the year with another bit of relief at the pump, as the statewide average has dipped to about $2.68 per gallon as of Monday (Dec. 29), even though small day-to-day swings are still possible.

December 30, 2025

by Jimmy Holbrook

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

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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 construction-related lane closures beginning New Year’s Eve.

December 24, 2025

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Near-Record Christmas Warmth for Chattooga County; Rain Chances Return This Weekend, Sharper Cool-Down Next Week

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Chattooga County and the rest of Northwest Georgia are in for an unusually warm stretch through Christmas and into the weekend, with afternoon temperatures running well above normal and flirting with record to near-record levels.