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September 17, 2026

Georgia DOT Using Roadsides To Help Protect Monarch Butterflies

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Those patches of taller grass and wildflowers motorists sometimes see along Georgia highways may be serving a purpose beyond simply beautifying the roadside.

September 17, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia DOT Proposing Changes To School Zone Speed Camera Rules

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The Georgia Department of Transportation is proposing changes to state rules governing automated speed detection cameras in school zones, and the public has until Monday to submit comments on the proposed amendments.

September 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia DOT Finalizing Report On Mosteller Creek Bridge

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A clearer timeline for replacing the Mosteller Creek bridge in Lyerly could be available as soon as next week.

September 7, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Labor Day Travelers Urged To Use Caution As Holiday Weekend Comes To An End

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The Labor Day holiday weekend comes to an end today, and motorists should be prepared for heavier traffic as thousands of travelers make their way home.

September 5, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Tech’s STEAM Camp webpage.

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The 2026 STEAM Camp is returning this November, giving Georgia students an opportunity to explore engineering and transportation through hands-on activities and challenges.

The program is being promoted by the Georgia Department of Transportation and is designed for students in kindergarten through 12th grade.

During the daytime camp sessions, students will participate in engineering design challenges, transportation and safety activities, creative problem-solving workshops and team-based competitions. Students will also have opportunities to learn from transportation industry professionals.

Organizers say STEAM Camp is designed to introduce young people to engineering and transportation careers while allowing them to see how science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics are used in the real world.

The 2026 STEAM Camp is scheduled for November 7 and 8, from 9 AM until 3 PM.

Registration is now open through the Georgia Section of the Institute of Transportation Engineers, or ITE Georgia. Separate registration is available for elementary students in grades K-5 and middle and high school students in grades 6-12.

More information and registration are available here:

2026 STEAM Camp Registration – ITE Georgia

August 16, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

GDOT Seeking Public Input on Rural Walking and Biking Plan

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The Georgia Department of Transportation is asking residents to weigh in on a statewide plan aimed at making walking, bicycling and other forms of active transportation safer and better connected in Georgia’s rural communities.

August 12, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia DOT Moves Surplus Property Auctions Online

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The Georgia Department of Transportation has launched its first online real estate surplus auction platform, giving people across Georgia and beyond a new way to bid on state-owned property that is no longer needed for transportation purposes.

August 10, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia DOT Seeking Input From Chattooga County Residents On Future Transportation Projects

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Chattooga County residents have an opportunity to weigh in on transportation projects planned for Northwest Georgia as the Georgia Department of Transportation seeks public input on its Statewide Transportation Improvement Program.

August 2, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

State Senator Meets With Summerville Officials About Ongoing Flooding Problems

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State Senator Lanny Thomas met with local and state officials in Summerville to discuss ongoing flooding concerns near Bryant and Sons and other areas of the city.

July 31, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

GDOT Encourages Northwest Georgia Residents To Review Transportation Projects

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The Georgia Department of Transportation is encouraging residents across Northwest Georgia to review proposed transportation projects and submit feedback online as part of the draft 2027–2030 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP).

GDOT is encouraging citizens to participate through its interactive STIP website, where users can search for projects by county, view detailed project descriptions, funding information and anticipated timelines, and submit comments electronically. The public comment period remains open through August 15, 2026.

The STIP serves as Georgia’s four-year transportation plan for federally funded projects outside metropolitan planning areas and includes proposed highway, bridge, safety, resurfacing, bicycle, pedestrian and railroad improvements. Public comments will help GDOT identify local transportation priorities as it finalizes the 2027–2030 program.

Residents can review projects affecting Chattooga County and other areas of Northwest Georgia and submit feedback online through the Georgia DOT STIP website before the August 15 deadline.

You can find out more HERE