This Memorial Day weekend, as Newton County residents celebrate and kick off the summer season, public safety officials will be working around the clock to make sure they do it safely. Georgia State Patrol Troopers are hoping to match last year's record low of 10 traffic fatalities in the state with an increased presence and coordination with local law enforcement, according to GSP spokesperson Senior Trooper Larry Schnall. "Across state, we'll be partnering up with local agencies at sobriety checkpoints and road checks to create a high visibility presence," Schnall said.