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.
Thursday, November 22 2012 8:31 AM EST2012-11-22 13:31:29 GMT
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.
Monday, November 19 2012 12:30 PM EST2012-11-19 17:30:38 GMT
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!
Thursday, May 23 2013 2:17 PM EDT2013-05-23 18:17:55 GMT
The state rested its case on Thursday in the trial of Michael Parson. He's accused of shooting his wife eight times in April 2011 outside their Sandy Springs apartment.
The state rested its case on Thursday in the trial of Michael Parson. He's accused of shooting his wife eight times in April 2011 outside their Sandy Springs apartment.
Thursday, May 23 2013 1:55 PM EDT2013-05-23 17:55:29 GMT
Police in Palmetto say they're investigating the abduction of a 13-year-old boy.
Police in Palmetto say they're investigating the abduction of a 13-year-old boy. They say he was approached by a man as he got off his school bus on Wednesday, and that man pulled him into a pickup truck. He was able to escape, but the suspect is still on the loose.
Thursday, May 23 2013 1:33 PM EDT2013-05-23 17:33:35 GMT
The wives of first responders in Atlanta took to the picket line on Thursday morning to demand a salary hike for city workers.
The wives and family members of first responders in Atlanta took to the picket line on Thursday morning to demand a salary hike for city workers. They say their loved ones are forced to work extra jobs just to make ends meet, leaving little time for family.
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The fox responsible for biting two Newton County elementary school students while they played on their school's playground remains on the loose.
The fox that bit two Newton County elementary school students while they played on the playground is still on the loose. Animal control authorities tell FOX 5 someone from Rocky Plains Elementary School reported a fox sighting on campus one day before the boys were attacked.
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:32 AM EDT2013-05-23 11:32:32 GMT
As we celebrate Memorial Day weekend, we'll pause to remember the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.
As we celebrate Memorial Day weekend, we'll pause to remember the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. It's also a great time to thank veterans for their service to our country—veterans just like World War II American hero Lew Fern.
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