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Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Georgia DOT recognizes National Work Zone Safety Awareness Week
The Georgia Department of Transportation announced they'd be raising awareness about construction zone deaths on highways. The announcement is part of a national observation of the National Work Zone Safety Awareness Week (NWZSAW), which marks the start of construction season by urging safer driving habits in highway work zones. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] "Georgia DOT prioritizes safety, and the NWZSAW annual campaign promotes safety and protective measures for transportation construction and maintenance workers, first responders, motorists, passengers, and pedestrians while on the road," GDOT said in a statement. The theme for 2025's NWZSAW is 'Respect the Zone So We All Get Home,' according to the department. TRENDING STORIES: Paramedic accused of assaulting patient in ambulance in Cobb County Veteran Atlanta country music radio personality 'Cadillac Jack' has died at age 51 Duluth father sentenced to life for death of his 9-week-old daughter Since 1973, when GDOT says records were first kept for work-zone related deaths, more than 60 GDOT employees and contractors have been killed in work zone incidents. Georgia's 'Spencer Pass Law' aka the 'Move Over Law' makes it so drivers have to move over one lane when an emergency vehicle has its flashing lights on and is parked on the shoulder of the highway, though it makes allowances for space limitations. The law is named for Spencer Pass, a Highway Emergency Response Operator who died in 2011 while helping a driver on Interstate 85. When there's no space to move one lane over, Georgia law allows drivers to slow down instead. In heavy traffic, drivers are required to slow down and be prepared to stop, according to GDOT. To promote safer driving, and the safety of GDOT employees, the department recommends checking out the following educational items from the state's 'Arrive Alive' campaign: Drive Alert Arrive Alive - Distracted driving is a root cause of many crashes, especially in work zones. Drive Alert Arrive Alive is Georgia DOT's statewide safety initiative to educate drivers about simple changes they can make in their driving behavior to prevent crashes, improve safety, and save lives. See & Be Seen – See & Be Seen is the department's program to educate motorists and pedestrians about the shared responsibility of paying attention when walking and driving to maintain safety. From a work zone safety perspective, the Department must ensure work zones are clearly marked, and employees wear visible clothing, especially at night. More information about GDOT's National Work Zone Safety Awareness Week initiatives can be found online here. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Second case of ‘zombie deer disease' confirmed in GA
Georgia wildlife officials confirmed a second deer has tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease. Channel 2 Action News reported on the first 'zombie deer disease' case in Lanier County back in January. On Tuesday, officials said a 4-and-a-half-year-old buck was taken in Berrien County. Officials said the locations where both deer were found are approximately 400 yards apart. Chronic Wasting Disease, more commonly called 'zombie deer disease,' is deadly to deer, elk, and moose. There are no treatments for the disease. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] While there's no reported case of a human contracting disease from infected deer, like Mad Cow Disease, it can't be completely ruled out. 'I want to assure our hunters that deer hunting will continue to thrive in Georgia, despite this current discovery,' Walter Rabon, Commissioner of the Georgia DNR said in January after the first positive case was discovered. 'Working together with our hunters and all Georgians, we will manage CWD and maintain healthy deer herds.' Health officials warn that people should not eat venison from an infected deer. For more information about Georgia's CWD Response Plan, visit TRENDING STORIES: Veteran Atlanta Country music radio personality 'Cadillac Jack' has died at age 51 Paramedic accused of assaulting patient in ambulance in Cobb County Mother describes horrifying moments as she watched her SUV burst into flames along GA 400 [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Yahoo
2 teens arrested in drive-by shooting that injured 2 children in small South GA town
Two teens were arrested in connection with a drive-by shooting South Georgia town. The Pelham police department requested the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to investigate the shooting on Saturday, April 19. At 9:40 p.m. that night, two children were shot from a passing car. Two other children were shot at but were not hit. One victim was treated at a local hospital and released, the other was treated at the scene and released with a minor injury. A 16-year-old and a 15-year-old were arrested and charged with four counts of aggravated assault, four counts of a drive-by shooting, and one count of possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime. They were both booked into the Michell County Jail and then taken to a youth detention center. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the GBI Regional Investigative Office in Thomasville at 229-225-4090. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling 1-800-597-TIPS (8477) or online at Once the GBI investigation is completed, the case will be given to the Juvenile Court and possibly the South Georgia Judicial Circuit District Attorney's Office for prosecution. TRENDING STORIES: Veteran Atlanta Country music radio personality 'Cadillac Jack' has died at age 51 Paramedic accused of assaulting patient in ambulance in Cobb County Mother describes horrifying moments as she watched her SUV burst into flames along GA 400 [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
These metro Atlanta Walmart stores are getting a remodel
Walmart will be renovating 20 stores in Georgia by the end of the year, including four stores in metro Atlanta. The remodels will include fresh displays, a wider selection of products across multiple departments, expanded online pickup and delivery, and new pharmacy services, including wider aisles, a new private screening room, and privacy checkout areas. The stores in the metro Atlanta area include Marietta (2909 Austell Road SW), Snellville (1550 Scenic Highway N), Fayetteville (125 Pavilion Parkway), and Gainesville (2892 Browns Bridge Road). Walmart employs over 65,000 Georgians. The company says over the last five years, they have invested $1.1 billion into their Georgia stores. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] TRENDING STORIES: Veteran Atlanta Country music radio personality 'Cadillac Jack' has died at age 51 Paramedic accused of assaulting patient in ambulance in Cobb County Mother describes horrifying moments as she watched her SUV burst into flames along GA 400 [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Yahoo
Missing DeKalb 1-month-old returned to family, her 16-year-old mother is still missing
DeKalb County police say a one-month-old girl who was missing is back home and safe, but her 16-year-old mother is still missing. Both Nyla, 16, and her baby girl were reported missing on Saturday morning. Police said her daughter was returned to her grandmother on Tuesday, but Nyla has still not come home. Nyla is five feet, seven inches tall, weighs 170 lbs, and has black hair. A description of the clothing she was last seen wearing is not available. If you see her, police ask that you call their Special Victims Unit at 770-724-7710. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] TRENDING STORIES: Veteran Atlanta Country music radio personality 'Cadillac Jack' has died at age 51 Paramedic accused of assaulting patient in ambulance in Cobb County Mother describes horrifying moments as she watched her SUV burst into flames along GA 400 [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
