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364 people arrested for DUI in Georgia over Labor Day weekend
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Sam Sachs , as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· September 8, 2026
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Key points The number of people arrested for driving under the influence is reported to be 364. A total of 139 crashes involved injuries, while 24 crashes had a driver under the influence.
Five people lost their lives in road incidents. A total of 139 crashes involved injuries, while 24 crashes had a driver under the influence.
The number of people arrested for driving under the influence is reported to be 364. Additionally, more than 1,000 people received citations for not wearing seatbelts.
For a detailed breakdown of incidents, including the number of crashes and arrests, further information is available from the Georgia Department of Public Safety's recent release of crime statistics.
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Published: September 8, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
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