State Board of Technical and Adult Education
The State Board of Technical and Adult Education is responsible for establishing standards, regulations and policies for the operation of the Georgia Department of Technical and Adult Education, the state's 33 technical colleges, economic development programs, and adult education programs. The Board strives to promote the economic well-being of Georgia citizens by ensuring high quality training and upgrade training and services as a full partner in the expansion of Georgia's economic base.
Board meetings are held the first Thursday of each month, except for January and July when there is no meeting. Consult the "Meeting Schedule" at the left for all meeting dates, times and locations.
Roster of State Board Members
| 1st Congressional District | |
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Mr. Ben I. Copeland, Sr. |
| 2nd Congressional District | |
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Sandra B. Reed, M.D. |
| 3rd Congressional District | |
| 4th Congressional District | |
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Dean Alford (Chair) |
| 5th Congressional District | |
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Mr. Don L. Chapman |
| 6th Congressional District | |
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Carl E. Swearingen |
| 7th Congressional District | |
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Michael L. "Sully" Sullivan |
| 8th Congressional District | |
L. McGrath Keen, Jr. |
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| 9th Congressional District | |
Vacant |
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| 10th Congressional District | |
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Mr. Cedric J. Johnson |
| 11th Congressional District | |
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Otis Raybon, Jr. |
| 12th Congressional District | |
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Mr. Tommy David |
| 13th Congressional District | |
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John H. "Pepper" Bullock |
| Member at Large | |
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Sylvia E. Russell |
| Member at Large | |
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Mr. Michael C. Daniel |
| Member at Large | |
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Ms. Mary Flanders |
| Member at Large | |
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Paul Holmes (Vice Chair) |
| Member at Large | |
Mr. Earl E. Smith |
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| Member at Large | |
Ms. Ann Purcell |
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| Member at Large | |
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Mr. Shaw Blackmon |
| Member at Large | |
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Ms. Lynn Cornett |
| Member at Large | |
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Mr. Ben J. Tarbutton Jr. |



















