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July 11, 2026

Operation Southern Slow Down Returns Monday as Five-State Crackdown Targets Speeding Drivers

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Motorists traveling across Georgia and the Southeast next week can expect to see a much stronger law enforcement presence as the annual Operation Southern Slow Down campaign gets underway.

July 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

AAA Urges Families to Help Teen Drivers Build Safe Habits During Summer Months

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As newly licensed teenagers spend more time behind the wheel this summer, AAA is encouraging families to make safety a priority by participating in its “100 Days of Safe Driving” campaign.

July 9, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Drivers Encouraged to Add Emergency Contact to Driver’s License Records

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The Georgia Department of Driver Services is encouraging motorists to take a few minutes to add emergency contact information to their driver’s license or state ID records—a free update that could prove invaluable during an emergency.

July 7, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

15 People Killed on Georgia Roads During Independence Day Holiday Travel Period

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The Georgia Department of Public Safety says 15 people lost their lives in traffic crashes across Georgia during the 2026 Independence Day holiday travel period, underscoring the dangers of one of the busiest travel weekends of the year.

July 4, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

GOHS Urges Sober Driving During Fourth Of July Holiday Weekend

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The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety is reminding drivers to keep fireworks in the sky and off the road this Fourth of July holiday weekend by planning ahead for a sober ride.

State troopers, local officers, H.E.A.T. units and regional traffic enforcement networks are stepping up patrols through Sunday night. Officers will be watching for impaired driving, speeding, reckless driving, distracted driving, aggressive driving and seat belt violations.

GOHS says Georgia is a zero-tolerance state for drunk driving, and drivers over the legal limit will be arrested. More than 700 DUI arrests were made during last year’s July Fourth enforcement period.

AAA’s Tow-To-Go service will also be available through Monday morning, offering a free tow and ride for the driver up to 10 miles.

July 3, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia State Patrol Urges Safe Travel During Independence Day Holiday Weekend

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With millions of Americans expected to hit the road for the Fourth of July holiday, the Georgia Department of Public Safety is urging motorists to make safety their top priority during one of the busiest travel weekends of the year.

February 12, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

AAA Urges Georgia Drivers to Put Safety First on Valentine’s Day Weekend

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AAA is reminding Georgia drivers to keep safety at the center of their Valentine’s Day plans, warning that romantic dinners, parties, and late-night outings can also bring a rise in risky behavior behind the wheel.

January 14, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville Hit-and-Run: Driver Arrested After Pedestrian Struck in Crosswalk on Commerce Street

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A Summerville hit-and-run investigation has led to the arrest of Charm Hedgecoth, 31, in connection with a crash that injured Ray Blount at the intersection of Commerce Street and East First Avenue.

January 14, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

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

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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.

January 7, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Georgia Reports Seven Traffic Deaths Over New Year’s Holiday

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The Georgia Department of Public Safety reports that seven people died in automobile crashes statewide during the 102-hour New Year’s holiday travel period, as troopers and officers worked high-visibility patrols across Georgia, including routes serving Northwest Georgia.