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State Transportation Board

Overview

Georgia DOT is governed by a 13-member State Transportation Board which exercises general control and supervision of the Department. The Board is entrusted with powers which include, but are not limited to: naming the Commissioner; designating which public roads are encompassed within the state highway system; approving long-range transportation plans; overseeing the administration of construction contracts; and authorizing lease agreements. Board Members are elected by a majority of a General Assembly caucus from each of Georgia’s thirteen congressional districts. Each board member serves a five-year term.

Announcements

Board Meeting Agenda
The February 2012 Board meeting agenda is now available

Jim Cole Re-elected to Eighth Congressional District
State Transportation Board member Jim Cole was re-elected to the Eighth Congressional District

Sam Wellborn Re-elected to Third Congressional District
State Transportation Board member Sam Wellborn was re-elected to the Third Congressional District

17th Street Bridge Final Investigation Report
Final investigation report now available

View Previous Board Releases and Announcements

Board Information

State Transportation Board Members

Note: Please visit Board member sites listed below to view their monthly eNewsletter.

District Board Member
1st Congressional District Jay Shaw
2nd Congressional District Johnny Floyd  Vice Chairman
3rd Congressional District Sam M. Wellborn
4th Congressional District Robert L. Brown, Jr.
5th Congressional District Emory C. McClinton 
6th Congressional District Brandon L. Beach
7th Congressional District Rudy Bowen  Chairman
8th Congressional District  Jim Cole
9th Congressional District Emily Dunn
10th Congressional District  Don Grantham
11th Congressional District   Jeff Lewis
12th Congressional District Bobby Parham 
13th Congressional District  Dana Lemon