Police hope to make the streets safe for drivers this Thanksgiving holiday.
A new study from the University of Alabama says drivers are 20 percent more likely to die in a fatal accident the Wednesday before Thanksgiving than any other day. That risk is even greater between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Authorities said most traffic accidents could be prevented if people would just buckle up that seat belt.
Peachtree City police were out on Wednesday making sure holiday travelers were wearing their seat belts. The department recently won a statewide honor for traffic enforcement from the Governor's Office of Highway Safety. They've found alcohol, speed and lack of seat belts contributed to fatal accidents all year long, but because more people are out on the road during the holidays, the number of crashes jumps. And when alcohol is involved, the amount consumed is much, much greater.
"Not only are they alcohol-impaired drivers, two-thirds of them were somebody with a [blood alcohol content ) in excess of .15," said Peachtree City Police Lt. Matt Meyers. "That's very intoxicated. That's not a little bit, that's not like I've had a little too much to drink -- .15 is a very high BAC but the legal limit here in Georgia and just like every other state is .08."
Officials said the keys to driver safety are slow down, buckle up and don't drive and drive.
Thursday, November 22 2012 9:41 AM EST2012-11-22 14:41:51 GMT
Holidays like Thanksgiving bring out the fun in many meteorologists. So what happens when those cute little animated turkeys attack your weather guy?
Holidays like Thanksgiving bring out the fun in many meteorologists. So what happens when those cute little animated turkeys attack your weather guy? Good Day Atlanta's Paul Milliken was lucky enough to find out.
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If you're serving turkey on your Thanksgiving table, you'll probably want to make sure it's presentable before you dig in!
If you're serving turkey on your Thanksgiving table, you'll probably want to make sure it's presentable before you dig in! That means knowing how to carve it, and our own Ron Gant was up for the challenge. He headed over to Cook's Warehouse to get the 4-1-1 on turkey carving.
Tuesday, November 20 2012 11:16 PM EST2012-11-21 04:16:06 GMT
Atlanta Hawks players and coaches joined forces with the United Way of Greater Atlanta on Tuesday to serve a Thanksgiving meal to 300 people in DeKalb County.
Atlanta Hawks players and coaches joined forces with the United Way of Greater Atlanta on Tuesday to serve a Thanksgiving meal to 300 people in DeKalb County.
Tuesday, November 20 2012 1:06 PM EST2012-11-20 18:06:15 GMT
Good Day Atlanta anchor Ron Gant, FOX 5 I-Team investigator Randy Travis and FOX 5 reporter George Franco joined other local anchors, reporters and celebrities to help prepare Thanksgiving meals on Tuesday.
Good Day Atlanta anchor Ron Gant, FOX 5 I-Team investigator Randy Travis and FOX 5 reporter George Franco joined other local anchors, reporters and celebrities to help prepare Thanksgiving meals for those in need on Tuesday.
Monday, November 19 2012 12:30 PM EST2012-11-19 17:30:47 GMT
It started as a friendly wager between colleagues. Now, two New York Times' writers have come together in a friendly competition to see who truly dominates the kitchen apron strings and the purse strings.
It started as a friendly wager between colleagues. Now, two New York Times' writers have come together in a friendly competition to see who truly dominates the kitchen apron strings and the purse strings.
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Entertaining for the holidays is fun, but you want to be left with memories, not stains. Tim Thompson, known as Tipman Tim, has some great tips to keep things clean!
Entertaining for the holidays is fun, but you want to be left with memories, not stains. Tim Thompson, known as Tipman Tim, has some great tips to keep things clean!
Monday, November 19 2012 12:30 PM EST2012-11-19 17:30:01 GMT
It's time to pull out your old turkey fryer and get ready for another Thanksgiving meal. So how can you switch it up this year?
It's time to pull out your old turkey fryer and get ready for another Thanksgiving meal. So how can you switch it up this year? Leo Honeycut of Bruce Foods and the Cajun Injector dropped by Good Day to share a few tips and recipes.
Monday, November 19 2012 12:28 PM EST2012-11-19 17:28:22 GMT
The Thanksgiving meal is over, and you have plenty of leftovers. What do you do with them? Jennifer Levison, known as Souper Jenny, had a few recipes to turn those leftovers into something fantastic!
The Thanksgiving meal is over, and you have plenty of leftovers. What do you do with them? Jennifer Levison, known as Souper Jenny, had a few recipes to turn those leftovers into something fantastic!
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Police are investigating a suspected rape at North Atlanta High School. Authorities say a male at the school raped a female student on campus during school hours.
Police are investigating a suspected rape at North Atlanta High School. Authorities say a male at the school raped a female student on campus during school hours.
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The Douglas County district attorney used seized drug money to take support staff to a north Georgia training conference designed for prosecuting attorneys.
The Douglas County district attorney used seized drug money to take support staff to a north Georgia training conference designed for prosecuting attorneys. The FOX 5 I-Team followed along and found the four women didn't even register to attend the conference.
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The owner of a proposed gun range squared off with some concerned residents at an Atlanta City Council meeting on Monday.
The owner of a proposed gun range squared off with some concerned residents at an Atlanta City Council meeting on Monday. The proposed gun range would be built in an old warehouse near Atlantic Station.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:33 AM EDT2013-05-21 11:33:20 GMT
A New Jersey priest who resigned after admitting he worked unsupervised with kids despite a legal agreement that barred him from doing so is headed to court.
A New Jersey priest who resigned after admitting he worked unsupervised with kids despite a legal agreement that barred him from doing so is headed to court.
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The New York jury on which Caroline Kennedy served has acquitted a man of dealing crack cocaine. Kennedy was juror No. 7 at the trial of Harlem resident Nelson Chatman.
The New York jury on which Caroline Kennedy served has acquitted a man of dealing crack cocaine. Kennedy was juror No. 7 at the trial of Harlem resident Nelson Chatman.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:51 AM EDT2013-05-21 10:51:26 GMT
The Metropolitan Opera says it's decided to disband its resident ballet company.
The Metropolitan Opera says it's decided to disband its resident ballet company. The American Guild of Musical Artists said the eight remaining dancers of the Metropolitan Opera Ballet have accepted buyout packages.
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Looking for some waterfront property in tony Greenwich? A 50-acre compound known as Copper Beach Farm has hit the market with an asking price of $190 million.
Looking for some waterfront property in tony Greenwich? A 50-acre compound known as Copper Beach Farm has hit the market with an asking price of $190 million.
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Omar Morales feels lucky to be here for his son Joshua's 10th birthday on Monday. Morales was one of the passengers on board a USAir flight that made an emergency landing at Newark Liberty.
Omar Morales feels lucky to be here for his son Joshua's 10th birthday on Monday. Morales was one of the passengers on board a USAir flight that made an emergency landing at Newark Liberty.
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After Assemblyman Vito Lopez resigned over claims of serial sexual harassment of female staffers, attention turned to whether powerful Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver should continue his leadership.
After Assemblyman Vito Lopez resigned over claims of serial sexual harassment of female staffers, attention turned to whether powerful Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver should continue his leadership.
