MADD applauds new GA ignition interlock law for first time DUI offenders
It's a win for the Georgia chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving. Starting this Saturday, July 1st, there will be a new law for ignition interlocks for first time DUI offenders. Up until last year, Georgia was one of only four other states with no law about ignition interlocks for first time offenders. They say, the new law could save your life, or the life of someone you know.
It's a win for the Georgia chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving. Starting this Saturday, July 1st, there will be a new law for ignition interlocks for first time DUI offenders. Up until last year, Georgia was one of only four other states with no law about ignition interlocks for first time offenders. They say, the new law could save your life, or the life of someone you know.
Services to help speed up your trip through the airport
Traveling can be stressful, especially moving through the world's busiest airport. The summer travel season is in full swing, and it's predicted to be the busiest ever, meaning longer lines and extra delays. There are services to help, but which one is right for you?
Traveling can be stressful, especially moving through the world's busiest airport. The summer travel season is in full swing, and it's predicted to be the busiest ever, meaning longer lines and extra delays. There are services to help, but which one is right for you?
Atlanta man turns family's tragedy into change
An Atlanta businessman has been working for years to turn his family's tragedy into change. He helped start an organization focusing on tractor trailer safety that's raised more than $2 million.
An Atlanta businessman has been working for years to turn his family's tragedy into change. He helped start an organization focusing on tractor trailer safety that's raised more than $2 million.
Law could allow guns at Nashville bus hub used by schools
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Police and security guards keep watch as thousands of children zigzag through Nashville's downtown bus hub each morning and afternoon, catching buses between home and school.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Police and security guards keep watch as thousands of children zigzag through Nashville's downtown bus hub each morning and afternoon, catching buses between home and school.
JetBlue, Delta will test biometric boarding passes
Boarding passes could someday become quaint relics for air travelers.
Boarding passes could someday become quaint relics for air travelers.
Atlanta's airport gears up for Memorial Day weekend
The world's most traveled airport is gearing up for an extremely busy weekend. Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport is getting ready for the kickoff to summer this Memorial Day weekend.
The world's most traveled airport is gearing up for an extremely busy weekend. Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport is getting ready for the kickoff to summer this Memorial Day weekend.
'Are you kidding me?' says woman who hit alligator on I-75
A driver escaped serious injury when her SUV hit a 9-foot alligator crossing Interstate 75 in Florida.
A driver escaped serious injury when her SUV hit a 9-foot alligator crossing Interstate 75 in Florida.
Yoga breathing, techniques can help lower stress in traffic
Atlanta, Ga.---Let's be honest, Atlanta traffic was already stressful before the I-85 collapse. Even now that it's repaired, you're still fighting gridlock during rush hour. There are ways though to help you stay calm, and centered when your blood pressure starts to rise.
Atlanta, Ga.---Let's be honest, Atlanta traffic was already stressful before the I-85 collapse. Even now that it's repaired, you're still fighting gridlock during rush hour. There are ways though to help you stay calm, and centered when your blood pressure starts to rise.
First rush hour commute since reopening of I-85
Interstate 85 is back in business. Well, at least the northbound lanes are. The roadway reopened to traffic just after 7 p.m. Friday and the southbound lanes are expected to be open by Monday.
Interstate 85 is back in business. Well, at least the northbound lanes are. The roadway reopened to traffic just after 7 p.m. Friday and the southbound lanes are expected to be open by Monday.
Breach at Atlanta's airport worse than first reported
New information suggests a major security breach at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport was worse than originally reported.
New information suggests a major security breach at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport was worse than originally reported.
Global drivers 'drift' to Road Atlanta for premier event
Drivers from more than a dozen countries will take over Road Atlanta this weekend, competing in one of the region's most popular motorsports events.
Drivers from more than a dozen countries will take over Road Atlanta this weekend, competing in one of the region's most popular motorsports events.
DOT leaders look back at what went right for I-85 reconstruction
Atlanta, Ga.---The Georgia DOT has been working, non-stop since the fire and collapse of I-85 on March 30th. Thousands of people worked behind the scenes to get this bridge back open, and traffic flowing again. SKYFOX Traffic's Katie Beasley takes a look back at the massive project, with DOT.
Atlanta, Ga.---The Georgia DOT has been working, non-stop since the fire and collapse of I-85 on March 30th. Thousands of people worked behind the scenes to get this bridge back open, and traffic flowing again. SKYFOX Traffic's Katie Beasley takes a look back at the massive project, with DOT.
MARTA leaders: I-85 collapse could be defining moment for transit system
Atlanta, Ga.---For the last six weeks, since the I-85 collapse, one business in town has been booming...and that's MARTA. The system responded to the disaster, working to meet the extra demand and get commuters moving. Depending on the day, Keith Parker says MARTA numbers were up overall anywhere from 10 to 30 percent.
Atlanta, Ga.---For the last six weeks, since the I-85 collapse, one business in town has been booming...and that's MARTA. The system responded to the disaster, working to meet the extra demand and get commuters moving. Depending on the day, Keith Parker says MARTA numbers were up overall anywhere from 10 to 30 percent.
Northbound lanes on I-85 expected to reopen Saturday
Interstate 85 will reopen next Monday, May 15, or possibly sooner, according to Georgia Governor Nathan Deal.
Interstate 85 will reopen next Monday, May 15, or possibly sooner, according to Georgia Governor Nathan Deal.
WATCH: SKYFOX Drone flies over nearly repaired I-85
Watch as SKYFOX Drone flies over I-85 to give you a behind the scenes aerial view of the almost completed repairs. Governor Nathan Deal announced on Wednesday that the interstate will be open by Monday, May 15 and maybe even sooner.
Watch as SKYFOX Drone flies over I-85 to give you a behind the scenes aerial view of the almost completed repairs. Governor Nathan Deal announced on Wednesday that the interstate will be open by Monday, May 15 and maybe even sooner.
Inside the heart of the GDOT's traffic operations, management center
Atlanta, Ga.---Today marks four weeks since a massive fire under I-85 caused a section of the busy interstate to collapse. Ever since, state traffic officials have been working overtime, managing the major closures. The Traffic Management Center was initially built to house security operations for the Olympics in 1996. Today, it's used as the heart of the DOT's operations.
Atlanta, Ga.---Today marks four weeks since a massive fire under I-85 caused a section of the busy interstate to collapse. Ever since, state traffic officials have been working overtime, managing the major closures. The Traffic Management Center was initially built to house security operations for the Olympics in 1996. Today, it's used as the heart of the DOT's operations.
Man hurt when dumbbell crashed into SUV windshield has died
The New Jersey Turnpike is closed in both directions after a crash in Salem County.
The New Jersey Turnpike is closed in both directions after a crash in Salem County.
Dangerous traffic conditions in Barrow County
Dangerous traffic conditions in Barrow County
Dangerous traffic conditions in Barrow County
FOX 5 I-Team's Braves stadium trip time test
The FOX 5 I-team continues its examination of Braves stadium trip times. Earlier, Senior I-Team reporter Dale Russell took a ride on public transit from Chandler Park with a lifelong Braves fan and found his trip was nearly three times longer than his normal MARTA ride to Turner Field.
The FOX 5 I-team continues its examination of Braves stadium trip times. Earlier, Senior I-Team reporter Dale Russell took a ride on public transit from Chandler Park with a lifelong Braves fan and found his trip was nearly three times longer than his normal MARTA ride to Turner Field.