GDOT appoints Janine Miller as State Planning Director

Release: Miller Approved as State Planning Director for Georgia Department of Transportation ATLANTA, GA– The Georgia House and Senate Transportation Committees on June 26, unanimously confirmed Gov. Brian P. Kemp’s appointee Jannine Miller to serve as planning…

GDOT will limit construction over holiday weekend

Release: Georgia DOT Restricts Construction Related Lane Closures Statewide During Fourth of July Holiday ATLANTA, GA – To alleviate Fourth of July weekend traffic congestion, the Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) is suspending construction-related lane…

VFD offer July 4 fire safety tips

VALDOSTA— With July 4th right around the corner, the Valdosta Fire Department released a brief list of tips on fire safety when grilling: When grilling, maintain at least 10-12 ft. away from any structure.When using…

DECAL warns against leaving children in vehicles

Release: DECAL Spotlights Dangers of Leaving Children in Vehicles “Look Again” Campaign Urges Greater Awareness to Protect Georgia’s Youngest Citizens ATLANTA, Ga., (June 29, 2020) – For the seventh consecutive year, the Georgia Department of…

State BOE meeting scheduled for June 30

Release: Called State Board of Education Meeting June 30, 2020 MEDIA CONTACT: Meghan Frick, GaDOE Communications Office, mfrick@doe.k12.ga.us June 29, 2020 – The State Board of Education will hold a called board meeting via teleconference on Tuesday, June…

Over $58 million in contracts awarded by GDOT

Release: Georgia DOT Awards $58.5 Million in Construction Contracts for May ATLANTA, GA – Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) awarded 32 construction contracts for statewide transportation projects totaling $58,534,346. The largest single awarded investment, worth…