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GEORGIA- Car crashes caused by loose truck tires are leading to concerns in Georgia, according to 13WMAZ.COM. In one incident, a woman was killed when two tires broke from a large truck and traveled across multiple lanes of Interstate 75 before crashing through her windshield. The 36-year-old woman died instantly in that incident.*

HOUSTON COUNTY, GA- Wgxa.com writes that a major intersection in Houston County has become a cause for concern among many residents in the area. Reporters spoke to one man who frequently travels through the intersection of Houston Lake Boulevard and Georgia Highway 49. The local resident explained that he often fears that he will be involved in, or witness a crash at the site and that he advises others to avoid that intersection if possible.*

DUNWOODY, GA- Dunwoody council is moving to allow cyclists to ride on the city's sidewalks, according to REPORTERNEWSPAPERS.NET. After holding a virtual council meeting, the alteration to the city's code seems likely to go into effect later this summer.*

GEORGIA- In the last decade, the number of drivers above 65 years of age on the road has increased drastically, by 30 percent.  One out of every five drivers on the road is over 65 years old.

GEORGIA- News.uga.edu writes that trucks in the United States transport 200 million tons of timber every year. Transporting timber is costly, and each additional mile traveled between the forest, and the mill adds to the expense. Laws currently do not allow these trucks to drive on interstates.*

MACON, GA- 13wmaz.com writes that traffic on the I-16/I-75 split is notoriously bad. The road is plagued by heavy traffic, speeding motorists, and other poor driving practices.  The area is known for many car crashes and is subject to seemingly constant construction work.*

GEORGIA- Police in Georgia have been issuing tickets to distracted drivers since the state's law went into effect in 2018, according to AJC.COM. Since the law was initiated, the state has seen a decline in traffic fatalities.*

ATLANTA, GA- A recent study reviewed the most dangerous roads in Georgia to find the places where car crashes are more likely to occur during the summer months, according to PATCH.COM. The researchers evaluated data from 2015, 2016, and 2017 to come to their conclusions. The road that topped the list was Interstate 75, where 111 people were killed in crashes during the summer months in those three years. The next deadliest road was Interstate 20, where 55 deaths occurred, followed by Interstate 16, which saw 35 fatalities. Interstate 95 ran through multiple states and made its way into the top three deadliest place to drive in eight separate states.*

GEORGIA- Georgia Department of Driver Services is reminding drivers in the state that May is Motorcycle Awareness Month, according to VALDOSTATODAY.COM. 

ATLANTA, GA- Wsbtv.com writes that over the Memorial Day Weekend, fifteen people were tragically killed in car crashes. There were a total of thirteen deadly accidents on the state’s roads over the holiday.*

TAMPA, FL- Wkrg.com writes that as we head into summer, teen drivers are entering the most dangerous time of the year to be on the road. The AAA states that 30 percent of fatalities involving teenagers take place during the time period between Memorial Day and Labor Day. With teens out of school, they have more time to be out on the road, which increases the risk of them being involved in a collision.*

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. - According to a news report published on WPDE.com, Horry County has the greatest number of traffic accident-related deaths in South Carolina.  The report indicates that in 2019 there were 738 people who tragically lost their lives on South Carolina roads. Sixty-one of those fatalities are from crashes that occurred in Horry County.  This is substantial, showing that more than 8% of South Carolina's traffic deaths occurred in Horry County in 2019.

ALBANY, GA- Wtvm.com writes that the boating season is gearing up in Georgia and with so many people heading out on the water, it is important that everyone remember to practice safe boating habits. A spokesperson for Georgia Power offered boaters some advice on how to stay safe while enjoying the state’s waterways.*

USA- Jalopnik.com writes that self-driving trucks are getting a lot of attention as these vehicles hit the road, already transporting goods. Starsky Robotics had some impressive milestones, including being the first company to have an autonomous truck operate on a public road. However, the company is now closing its doors.

Pressure ulcers, or bedsores, plague the bedridden and the elderly. Bedsores are painful and dangerous. Bedsores can easily become infected and threaten the life of the patient. Moreover, healing the bedsore is very difficult. The patient must be periodically moved to relieve the pressure on the point where the sore developed. Nursing home doctors, nurses, and assistants must be cognizant of the problem at all times. However, the care at many nursing homes falls measurably below the appropriate standard of care. The nursing home that refuses or fails to treat bedsores might be committing nursing home abuse. The nursing home abuse attorneys with Montlick & Associates, Attorneys at Law understand how painful bedsores can be and how quickly one's life can deteriorate once bedsores develop.

ATLANTA, GA- According to ajc.com, Interstate 285 is the worst interstate in the country when it comes to deadly crashes. A study using data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) determined that while the interstate does not take the top spot for overall deaths, it does come in first in deaths per mile.* 

ATLANTA, GA- Ajc.com writes that a construction worker in Atlanta, Georgia died in a crash this week. Reports indicate that the boom lift that the man was operating fell, and the victim became crushed beneath the wheel.*

SAVANNAH, GA- Wsav.com writes that National Safe Boating Week is May 16th through May 22nd. To celebrate the beginning of the boating season,  safe boating practices are being promoted around the country. The National Safe Boating Council provides information for boaters on how to keep themselves and their passengers safe.*

PHILADELPHIA, PA- Abc3340.com writes that charges resulting from an Amtrak crash are back on the table. The crash left eight people dead and led to a lawsuit against an Amtrak engineer who was controlling the train at the time of the deadly wreck.*

PUTNAM COUNTY, GA- 41nbc.com writes that more than 50 percent of deadly collisions occur because of a driver who veers across the center line in the road. The Georgia Department of Transportation is now trying to improve safety for drivers in the state by installing rumble strips on roadways throughout eight different counties.*