More than 2.3 million Georgia residents plan to travel during the Thanksgiving holiday, setting a new state record despite concerns about potential flight cancellations.

What’s Happening: AAA projects 2,369,894 Georgians will travel at least 50 miles from home between Tuesday, November 25 and Monday, December 1. That’s 1.4% more than last year and the highest number ever recorded for Thanksgiving travel in Georgia.

What’s Important: Nearly 2.2 million Georgians will drive to their destinations, making up more than 90% of holiday travelers. Gas prices are expected to stay around $2.91 per gallon, similar to last Thanksgiving.

Between the Lines: Some travelers may switch from flying to driving because of worries about flight cancellations. More than 152,000 Georgians plan to fly, but t

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