Georgia
Record travel expected on Georgia roads during 4th of July weekend
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) – The 4th of July weekend is sort of right here and Georgia roads are anticipated to be busy.
On Wednesday, Governor’s Workplace of Freeway Security (GOHS) Southwest Georgia Liaison, Emerson Lundy joined WALB Information 10′s Jim Wallace about this busy weekend.
“We’re developing in a few days on what AAA says could possibly be the busiest journey weekend ever within the state of Georgia. One and a half million Georgians are anticipated to take a Fourth of July street journey. And I’m certain the Governor’s Workplace of Freeway Security is hoping individuals will take into consideration security earlier than hitting the roads.”
“That’s appropriate. We’re taking a look at document numbers so far as residents or individuals touring by the state of Georgia. And we wish all people to be reminded that when you’re touring on the highways, please drive sober or threat being pulled over,” stated Lundy.
“Additionally, I do know one of many issues the GOHS has famous, possibly because the pandemic, possibly the mindset of individuals, you might be seeing elevated speeds in drivers. Is that what I’m studying?” Wallace requested.
“That’s appropriate. It’s simply uncanny, the speeds that officers are monitoring. Violations at triple digits, and it’s changing into extra frequent. That uptick in dashing can contribute to individuals simply not being attentive to the roadway. And never understanding that these larger speeds can result in extra traumatic crashes. So we simply want individuals to be extra aware, to decelerate,” Lundy stated.
“After all, individuals occurring trip, received a automobile full of children excited to get the place they’re headed to. It’s a type of instances individuals won’t be fascinated with their driving. So what’s the Governor’s Workplace of Freeway Security urging all people this weekend to consider?” requested Wallace.
“So we wish all people to concentrate to initially arriving to your vacation spot safely. So that you most likely wish to permit extra time to your journey because of extra motorists being on the highways. There once more, you wish to remind individuals to thoughts your speeds. Decelerate. Do the velocity limits. Be certain everybody inside your car is carrying a seatbelt and your kids below the age of 8 are driving in an permitted security seat. Additionally, be certain your designated passenger makes use of cell telephones or navigational units to maintain the driving force’s consideration on the roadway. And likewise take breaks we would have liked, and alternate drivers if attainable.”
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Georgia Has a Crucial Opportunity Against the Auburn Tigers
Why Georgia’s matchup against the Auburn Tigers has become highly important.
Georgia is coming off of a heart breaking loss to the Alabama Crimson Tide this past weekend, but there is no time to continue to mourn as the Bulldogs have to get ready for their game against Auburn now. This will be the first home game for the Dawgs since week two against Tennessee Tech and while Auburn has had their fair share of struggles this season, this weekend’s game has turned into an important one for Georgia.
Any positives that came out of Georgia’s game against Alabama happened during the second half of the game. The Bulldogs’ offense turned the heat up, started forcing the ball downfield and successfully marched down the field multiple times to eventually take a lead in the ball game. The defense also stepped up time and time again to allow Georgia to fight back into the game and it looked as if Georgia might have found something in themselves.
Georgia’s opportunity though this next week is centralized on the offensive side of the ball. The offense had some struggles against Kentucky and those struggles trickled over in the first half of the Alabama game, but an identity might have been found for Georgia. When Georgia was forced to push the ball downfield, offensive coordinator Mike Bobo drew up shot after shot, and quarterback Carson Beck and the offense appeared to have found a rhythm.
The game against Auburn has now turned into an opportunity for Georgia to find confirmation in what their offense was able to do against Alabama. With games like Texas, Ole Miss and Tennessee still left on the schedule, Georgia picking up any momentum they can down the stretch will be crucial, and the Auburn game will be a great opportunity for that to happen.
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Georgia chemical plant fire reignited after being contained: official
STORY: ::September 29, 2024
::Blaze at Georgia chemical plant reignited
after being contained, says fire chief
::Conyers, Georgia
Marian McDaniel/Fire Chief/Rockdale County
“The fire was contained and then the water supply secured. During the time they were offloading the product from the building, the fire reignited around 12 noon. For the past two or 3 hours, it’s been battling that fire to where we now have it out. Once again, the water is secure and we’re waiting to clean up some of debris so we can commence back to moving the product out of the building.”
Sharon Webb/ Director /Emergency Management/Rockdale County
“We did put a mandatory evacuation zone that extends to Sigmond to Lake View, our former road, as well as Urban Bridge to Georgia 20 and Georgia 20 Back to Sigmund Road. We have I-20 is shut down from turn Hill all the way to Salem Road for the time being. Anyone out of this zone or the north side? We do recommend shelter in place until the plume clears.”
“During the time they were offloading the product from the building, the fire reignited around 12 noon. For the past two or 3 hours, it’s been battling that fire to where we now have it out. Once again, the water is secure and we’re waiting to clean up some of debris so we can commence back to moving the product out of the building,” said McDaniel.
The incident began around 5:30 a.m. (0930 GMT) when a sprinkler system malfunctioned, reacting with chemicals inside the factory and creating a massive plume of smoke visible from miles away.
The fire resulted in a shelter-in-place order for all Rockdale County residents. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA) are currently on-site assessing potential hazards, as officials warn of possible toxic exposure from the smoke.
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