Lanes close due to truck fire on I-75 NB in Cobb County

Due to an overnight semi-truck fire, traffic was at a standstill on Interstate 75 north in Cobb County. Crews were offloading the contents of the tractor-trailer, causing a major disruption for morning commuters. The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) crews arrived around 11:18 p.m. and estimated that the road could remain closed until at least 7 a.m., but that time was tentative and subject to change. Crews had closed all lanes on I-75 north before Wade Green Road, diverting traffic off at Chastain Road, but had opened one of the left lanes to alleviate traffic. 11Alive's Traffic Expert Crash Clark said drivers should use Highway 41 (Cobb Parkway) as an alternate route into Kennesaw and Acworth. Another option was to take I-575 north to Highway 92 and head west back toward I-75.
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Hurricane Milton’s gusts could knock down weakened trees in Central Savannah River Area

Authorities are reminding local residents that wind gusts from Hurricane Milton could bring down some trees already weakened by Hurricane Helene nearly two weeks ago. A wind advisory has been issued for 4 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday in the region. While Milton will remain well away from the CSRA, some wind gusts 30-40 mph are expected, particularly south of Interstate 20. With various hanging limbs, trees, and other cleanup still ongoing from Helene, these wind gusts may cause some additional issues. Authorities urge residents to stay away from trees that may be at risk and to move cars and any other items of value away from them. Isolated power outages may be possible. No additional closures have been reported in the CSRA beyond what was already closed because of the Helene recovery.
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Columbus public safety department unveils new command vehicle

VIDEO: Columbus Homeland Security and Emergency Management displayed a new vehicle that they said will help enhance their capabilities in response to emergencies and disasters. The ‘Unified Mobile Command Vehicle’ replaces the department's outdated mobile command vehicle, purchased in 2002. According to officials, the new vehicle was built by Farber Specialty Vehicles in Columbus, Ohio, to be utilized by all public safety departments in Muscogee County. “This new command vehicle represents a significant investment in the safety and security of our community,” said Chance Corbett, Director of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. The vehicle was $1.3 million, and it has updated technology.
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