County Manager Named To State Road And Tollway Authority Board

FORSYTH COUNTY, GA — Forsyth County Manager Kevin Tanner has been named to the State Road and Tollway Authority Board of Directors. Tanner’s appointment was made by the Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives.

"We are excited to have Mr. Tanner join the (State Road and Tollway Authority) Board of Directors," said State Road and Tollway Authority Executive Director Chris Tomlinson. “His more than 30 years of experience in government, which includes his leadership in transportation for the Georgia House, will be invaluable to (State Road and Tollway Authority) as we work to continue to keep Georgia moving.”

During his time in the Georgia legislature, Tanner served as the Chair of the House Transportation committee, where he sponsored several bills that helped advance transit and transportation programs, as well as projects, throughout the state.

“I am honored to have been asked to serve on the (State Road and Tollway Authority) Board of Directors,” Tanner said. “Transportation is important to not only the metro Atlanta area, but the entire state. I look forward to working with Mr. Tomlinson and the (State Road and Tollway Authority) Board to meet the needs of our residents.”

State Road and Tollway Authority is a state-level, independent authority created to operate tolled transportation facilities within Georgia and act as the transportation financing arm for the state. State Road and Tollway Authority manages the collection of tolls on Georgia’s Express Lanes System through the use of Peach Pass. In 2017, State Road and Tollway Authority combined with the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority to jointly provide the services of both state authorities. The Georgia Regional Transportation Authority board continues to oversee developments of regional impact, air quality reporting and regional transportation plan approval.