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May 21, 2026

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.

February 20, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Trump Makes Whirlwind Rome Stop, Visits The Varsity and Holds Rally at Coosa Steel

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President Donald Trump made a whirlwind visit to Rome on Thursday, stopping at The Varsity before ending the day with a rally at Coosa Steel where he praised his tariff policies to a loud, energized crowd.