From the Ingles Studio this is your news minute on the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast presented by Credit Union of Georgia. Today is Monday, December 25th and I'm Keith Ippolito.

Cobb County Residents Urged to Drive Safely During Holiday Season

Georgia State Patrol Troopers and Motor Carrier Compliance officers are stepping up patrols across interstates and state roads this holiday season, including in Cobb County, to ensure drivers stay safe during the festive period. Colonel Billy Hitchens, Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety, highlighted the focus on preventing serious crashes by targeting unsafe driving habits and enforcing traffic laws.

Last Christmas, GSP reported 589 crashes, 335 injuries, and 11 fatalities statewide. On New Year’s last year, nine fatalities occurred along with 317 crashes and 177 injuries. These sobering numbers underline the importance of safe driving practices.

Cobb County drivers are urged to obey speed limits, stay alert, and have a plan for a sober driver. “If you are caught driving impaired, you will be arrested,” added Hitchens.

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