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Georgia DOT Seeks Rural Communities' Input on Draft FY 2027 - 2030 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP)
ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) is seeking input from Georgia citizens on the draft Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) during the public comment period open through August 15, 2026.
Every three years, Georgia DOT works closely with the citizens of Georgia, local governments, and interested stakeholders to develop the STIP-a four-year plan outlining transportation and capital improvements across the state. The STIP includes federally funded projects statewide, except for those within Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) boundaries-generally areas with big cities. Projects are chosen through a process that considers state and federal priorities, available funding, technical analysis, and input from local governments, regional partners, and the public.
The STIP public involvement process invites citizens and stakeholders to help shape how tax dollars are invested for the 2027-2030 cycle. Designed to be transparent and inclusive, it encourages community participation throughout planning and decision-making stages.
Georgia DOT is inviting the public to attend in-person public information open house meetings and provide feedback; they are scheduled from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. EDT as follows:
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District 1: August 11: Pat Bell Conference Center located at 7020 GA-82 Connector, Maysville, GA 30558 (Jackson County, State Transportation Board Congressional Districts 4, 7, 9, 10 and 13)
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District 2: August 6: Sparta-Hancock Library located at 8984 E Broad Street, Sparta, GA 31087 (Hancock County, State Transportation Board Congressional Districts 8, 10, 12 and 13)
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District 3: July 30: Mike Daniel Recreation Center located at 1220 Lafayette Pkwy, LaGrange, GA 30241 (Troup County, State Transportation Board Congressional Districts 2, 3, 6, 8, 10 and 13)
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District 4: July 27: Margaret Jones Public Library located at 205 E Pope Street, Sylvester, GA 31791 (Worth County, State Transportation Board Congressional Districts 2 and 8)
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District 5: July 28: Wayne County Library located at 759 Sunset Blvd., Jesup GA 31545 (Wayne County, State Transportation Board Congressional Districts 1, 8 and 12)
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District 6: August 12: Pickens County Library located at 100 Library Lane, Jasper, GA 30143 (Pickens County, State Transportation Board Congressional Districts 3, 7, 9, 11 and 14)
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To learn more about the State Transportation Board members and the Congressional Districts they represent, click here.
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Note: District 7 is not included in the outreach efforts since the district is located within the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) and not located within the rural STIP regions.
Additionally, the official STIP website, offers a comprehensive and user-friendly platform where visitors can review the draft STIP at any time, including if they are unable to attend an in-person meeting. Using an interactive mapping tool, users can easily locate projects in their communities, review detailed project descriptions, funding sources, and anticipated timelines. The site also includes an online survey, allowing residents to submit comments and questions directly, making public input convenient and accessible from anywhere at any time.
Whether online or in person, everyone has the chance to learn about proposed projects and share their feedback to help shape transportation priorities in their area. For those who prefer to review information offline and/or are unable to attend an in-person event, citizens can schedule a visit by calling their local district office during regular business hours, Monday through Friday. District staff is available to provide printed materials, answer questions, and offer personalized support to help residents better understand the STIP projects affecting their area.
District contact information is as follows. To learn more about Georgia DOT District Offices, click here.
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