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NE Ga. law enforcement prepping for influx of eclipse watchers
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On Monday, the day of the total solar eclipse, an estimated 53,000 drivers will be on the roads to a few North Georgia counties.
Nick Watson
The Times
Published: Aug 17, 2017, 12:46 AM
Multiple law enforcement agencies are praying for patience and good fortune on Monday, the day of the total solar eclipse that will bring an estimated 53,000 drivers to a few North Georgia counties. The Georgia Department of Transportation estimated the increase for Rabun, White, Habersham, Towns and Union counties, which may cause delays on highways Ga. 15 and Ga. 2. One of the main concerns for Rabun County Sheriff’s Office Capt. Shane Watts is making sure motorists don’t park on the shoulder or impede the roadway.
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NTSB releases final report on experimental gyroplane that crashed, killed 75-year-old Gainesville pilot
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An experimental gyrocopter crashed March 25, 2023 near Clarks Bridge Road, killing the 75-year-old pilot. Photo from National Transportation Safety Board report
Nick Watson
The Times
Published: Apr 4, 2025, 2:48 PM
Investigators reviewed GoPro footage from a 75-year-old man’s crashed gyroplane, according to a report.
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