Thanksgiving Weekend Sees 17 Fatal Crashes Across Georgia as Investigations Unfold in Metro Atlanta
During the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, 17 people were killed in crashes across Georgia, a decrease from 23 fatalities in 2022, according to the Georgia Department of Public Safety. Investigations into several deadly incidents are ongoing in metro Atlanta, including a head-on collision in Gwinnett County believed to involve alcohol, and a hit-and-run in Cobb County that resulted in a pedestrian's death. Additionally, a multi-car crash in Augusta on Thanksgiving Day claimed two lives, highlighting the dangers on the roads during this busy travel period.