With summer vacation season getting underway, Georgia travelers looking for a quick getaway have plenty of road trip options without ever leaving the state.
As Memorial Day weekend travel comes to a close, AAA says thousands of Georgia drivers are expected to crowd highways heading home, while gas prices continue putting pressure on family travel budgets.
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.
Chattooga High School basketball is headed to the state tournament with both the boys and girls teams set to play on the road this week, and both matchups will require significant travel.
The Chattooga boys will play Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at Rabun County High School, while the Chattooga girls will face Putnam County High School on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. The teams will be traveling more than 150 miles for a nearly three-hour trip as they represent Chattooga County on the state stage.
Fans are encouraged to support the Indians and Lady Indians and wish them safe travels and strong performances.
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.
AAA projects 122.4 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home during the 13-day year-end holiday period from December 20 through January 1, a 2.2% increase over 2024 and higher than last year’s record. For Georgia, AAA forecasts a new milestone as well, projecting 3.8 million Georgians will travel during the same stretch, with the vast majority expected to drive and nearly 200,000 expected to fly.