October sends thousands of drivers into the North Georgia mountains for fall colors, festivals, and cabin weekends. Scenic byways like GA-52, US-76, and GA-60 are beautiful—but they’re also narrow, winding, and crowded with out-of-state visitors who aren’t used to...
September is peak hurricane season, and even when a storm doesn’t make landfall in Georgia, its remnants can bring squalls, flash flooding, downed trees, and long power outages. Those conditions trigger a spike in hydroplaning collisions, multi-car pileups, and...
September hits Georgia with high ragweed counts, lingering summer colds, and the first wave of “back-to-school bugs.” Many drivers reach for over-the-counter relief—then get behind the wheel feeling groggy, slowed, or unfocused. Drowsy or medication-impaired driving...
September means homecoming games, dances, and late-night drives across Georgia—and a predictable rise in teen passenger injuries. Packed cars, unfamiliar routes, distracted driving, and post-game celebrations create high-risk conditions on Friday and Saturday nights....
Preseason practices and August heat can be a dangerous combination for student-athletes across Georgia. Two-a-days, conditioning drills, and full pads before proper acclimatization increase the risk of heat exhaustion, heatstroke, dehydration, and preventable...
With the summer heat in full swing, families across Georgia head to pools to cool off and relax. But a day of fun can turn tragic in seconds if safety lapses occur. Pool accidents—including slips, falls, near-drownings, and fatal drownings—are a leading cause of...
