Adopt-A-Highway

Georgia's Adopt-A-Highway Program enlists citizen volunteers' help to remove litter from state roadsides. While saving taxpayer dollars, the program provides recognition for participating companies and organizations, brings the environmental and monetary costs of littering into public awareness, and promotes civic responsibility and pride. The volunteers of the Adopt-A-Highway program serve as visible reminders to the public that we are all stewards of the land. Thanks for helping Keep Georgia Peachy Clean!


New Application Requests Temporarily Suspended

Georgia DOT is currently not accepting new participants in the Adopt-A-Highway program while we update our policies and procedures. Please check back regularly for updates to the program. Existing, active Adopt-A-Highway groups should contact their local coordinator or the state coordinator for any necessary assistance, and to report activity.


Georgia Sponsor a Highway Program

Adopt A Highway Maintenance Corporation partners with the Georgia Department of Transportation to keep the highways cleaner and safer for motorists. Join the Georgia Sponsor A Highway Program and your signs will receive positive exposure and branding 24/7.

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Participant Waiver Form

Before each scheduled activity, this form must be completed, including the signature of each participant. Keep this form for your records. The District Adopt-A-Highway Coordinator may request this form.

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Status Report

Within a week after your pickup day this form should be sent to the GDOT Maintenance Office in Atlanta.

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Because roadways are dangerous places, all volunteers should be mentally alert while picking up litter. Besides using good common sense, all members should be in good physical condition, including sight and hearing. There should be one supervising adult for every three children aged 12 - 15. Alcohol use is prohibited on GDOT right-of-way.

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Plan for Safety

Review safety precautions. Prior to each activity, complete the participant waiver form and have each participant sign it. Save it for your records.
Assign work teams and leaders before you reach the site. Distribute trash bags beforehand. Estimate the amount of time for your pickup and agree on a meeting place when you’re finished.
Carpool to the site to reduce the number of vehicles parked on the side of the road. Be sure to park in a safe spot as far from the road as possible and all on the same side. Be careful not to park in an area that would obstruct motorists’ views, such as on a curve in the road.
Bring along an adequate first-aid kit. Identify the nearest hospital and know how to get there in an emergency. At least one person in your group should know CPR techniques.
Bring a cell phone.
Obtain emergency contacts for each group member and bring their phone numbers with you.
Don't overexert yourself. Bring along a supply of drinking water and take breaks.

 

Contacts

Select your county below to find the Adopt-A-Highway coordinator in your area to submit your questions about the program.

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Coordinator

District 1 Coordinator:

Robert Ryan
1475 Jesse Jewell Pkwy NE
Gainesville, GA, 30501
(706) 340-3981
roryan@dot.ga.gov

District 2 Coordinator:

Tifton Lamb
801 Fourth St
Tennille, GA 31089
(478) 553-3339
tlamb@dot.ga.gov

District 3 Coordinator:

Brian Johnston
115 Transportation Blvd
Thomaston, GA 30286
(706) 646-7519
bjohnston@dot.ga.gov

District 4 Coordinator:

Casey Spurlock
710 West Second St
P.O. Box 7510
Tifton, GA 31793-7510
(229) 309-0303
cspurlock@dot.ga.gov

District 5 Coordinator:

Nora Varasse
204 N Hwy 301
P.O. Box 608
Jesup, Ga. 31545
(912) 530-4495
nvarasse@dot.ga.gov  

District 6 Coordinator:

Richard Wade
30 Great Valley Parkway
White, GA 30184
770-387-4881
rwade@dot.ga.gov

District 7 Coordinator:

Ronald Brown
5025 New Peachtree Road
Chamblee, GA 30341
(770) 634-5618
rdbrown@dot.ga.gov

More Information

If you need additional information about the program please contact the statewide coordinator.

GDOT Adopt-A-Highway Program
Office of Maintenance
One Georgia Center
600 West Peachtree St, Ste 1044 
Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 631-1387
landscape@dot.ga.gov