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Atlanta, Georgia
Joined December 2010
🕸️ Cigarette butts are the most littered item in the WORLD, taking up to 10 years to decompose 😨. Don't let this spooky stat become a Georgia tradition. Get tips on how you can help keep our state beautiful at KeepGAClean.com. #CreepItClean #KeepItCleanGA
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Only 14 days until #STEAMCamp2026! Students from across Georgia will soon connect with GDOT professionals and explore science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics through engaging, hands-on experiences. tinyurl.com/Steam-Camp-2026
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🚨 Heads Up Drivers! Motorists traveling to or through Metro Atlanta should plan ahead for scheduled weekend closures associated with the I-285 Rebuild project along the west side of the interstate. 🚧 ➡️ Visit 511ga.org to plan your route and check for updates.
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🚧 Heads up! GDOT will close all NB/SB lanes on I-285 between Cascade Rd (exit 7) and SR 166/Langford Pkwy (exit 5) in SW Fulton. The closure will begin at 7 PM on Friday, Oct 23, until 5 AM on Monday, Oct 26. Plan ahead and drive safe! ➡️ Visit: bit.ly/4hxXIWL
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Georgia, big things are taking shape on Atlanta’s Westside! Construction continues at the I-285/I-20 West Interchange as crews make major progress on the new I-20 WB to I-285 SB flyover ramp, and the I-20 mainline bridge over I-285. 📸 For more: tinyurl.com/I285i20WestIC
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Georgia commuters! The I-285/I-20 East Interchange project has reached substantial completion, delivering 8 new or improved bridges and more than 11 miles of roadway enhancements on one of metro Atlanta’s busiest corridors. 🎉 For project info, visit: tinyurl.com/East-IC
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This National Pedestrian Safety Month, #DriveAlert by slowing down near crosswalks, yielding to pedestrians, and using extra caution in high foot-traffic areas. 🚶‍♀️ 🚴‍♂️ Every crosswalk is shared space, and safer crossings start with safe choices behind the wheel. #ArriveAlive
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🎉 6 years ago, #KeepItCleanGA launched with one goal: a cleaner, more beautiful Georgia for everyone. Thank you to every volunteer who's picked up litter along the way 💚. Visit KeepGAClean.com to find out how you can join the fight against litter.
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📖Explore the Georgia Milepost Fall 2026 issue! Read the latest on the Major Mobility Investment Program, GDOT’s NEPA assignment, and meet the amazing bridge inspectors who help keep our communities safe. Learn more: 🔗bit.ly/4yXoLRA
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The big day is almost here! 🎊 Tomorrow marks 6 years of #KeepItCleanGA making a difference across Georgia. How do you plan to celebrate? 💚 Head over to KeepGAClean.com to find a cleanup near you!
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The GDOT CHAMP and HERO, sponsored by @GEICO, remind you to watch out for little ghosts and goblins on #Halloween! Slow down and watch carefully for trick-or-treaters. If you’re celebrating, plan a sober ride home. Buzzed driving is impaired driving. #GEICOSafetyPatrol
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🚧TRAVEL ALERT GDOT will close all lanes on I-285 NB and SB between S. Atlanta Rd and SR 280/S. Cobb Dr this weekend. ⏰ Closure Schedule: Friday, Oct. 16 at 7 PM through Monday, Oct. 19 at 5 AM Plan ahead, expect delays, and allow extra travel time. 🔗bit.ly/4hxXIWL
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The October State Transportation Board meeting recap is now available. Catch all key updates shaping transportation across Georgia. 🎥 Watch the recap here: youtu.be/-4udfkObLRw
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🚧 Travel Alert! GDOT will close all lanes on I-285 NB/SB between S. Atlanta Rd and SR 280/S Cobb Dr in Fulton this weekend from 7 p.m. on 10/16, until 5 a.m. on 10/19. Motorists should allow additional travel time during these closures. Learn more: bit.ly/4hxXIWL
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📆 The October State Transportation Board meeting is happening today at 9 am. 📺 Tune in for the latest the updates on Georgia's transportation system: bit.ly/4hpwqPU
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GA, pedestrian safety is a shared responsibility. ✨ Drivers: slow down, stay alert, and yield to pedestrians. Pedestrians: stay visible, avoid distractions, and use designated crossings. Together, we can create safer roads for everyone. #ArriveAlive
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Reminder, Westside Motorists! 👋 The September Virtual Community Meeting video for the I-285/I-20 West Interchange project is now available. Check out Joe Schulman share the latest project progress, current construction, upcoming milestones, and more! tinyurl.com/285-20WestIC
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The State Transportation Board will hold its monthly meetings this week. 📆Committee: Oct 14 at 1:30 PM 📆Board: Oct 15 at 9:00 AM Stay informed about the latest programs and projects shaping transportation across Georgia. 👉 Watch live: bit.ly/4hpwqPU
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Get ready for engineering challenges, emerging technologies, and hands-on activities designed to inspire the next generation of problem-solvers. #STEAMCamp2026 tinyurl.com/Steam-Camp-2026
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🥳 In just one week, #KeepItCleanGA turns 6, and we're not stopping the fight against litter anytime soon! Join us as we celebrate six years of cleaner roads, parks and waterways across the state. Learn more about how you can fight against litter at KeepGAClean.com.
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