2015: A deadly year on Georgia roads

ATLANTA — Georgia state troopers are cracking down on drunken drivers statewide as part of a month-long campaign. “Troopers will be keeping a close watch for suspected impaired drivers on every patrol,” Bill Hitchens, commissioner of the Georgia Department of Public Safety, said in a news release. “Impaired driving is a danger 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.” As part of “Drunk and Drugged Driver Awareness Month,” troopers will be conducting road checks statewide

Lending levels remain strong at credit unions throughout Georgia, and the number of loans in the third quarter increased by 3 percent over the second quarter and 11 percent over the previous 12 months ending in September, Georgia Credit Union Affiliates (GCUA) said.

Cobb County commissioners are expected to vote Tuesday on a measure that the board’s District 2 seat “is deemed vacant” following a judge’s ruling this week.