MOULTRIE, GA – On Wednesday, October 15, 2025, join Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) Commissioner Tyler J Harper, Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) Director Allen Poole, and NASCAR driver Ross Chastain for a press conference highlighting the annual “Yield Behind the Wheel” Rural Road Safety campaign. This initiative emphasizes the importance of slowing down and safely passing farm vehicles during the harvest season.
Who:
- Tyler J Harper - Georgia Agriculture Commissioner
- Allen Poole – Director of Governor’s Office of Highway Safety
- Ross Chastain - NASCAR Cup Series driver and an 8th-generation watermelon farmer
What:
Commissioner Tyler J. Harper and Director Allen Poole will hold a press conference to urge all drivers—particularly those traveling through rural areas—to stay alert for farm equipment on the road, obey posted speed limits, and always wear seat belts. They will be joined by NASCAR driver Ross Chastain, who will lend his voice to the campaign and help underscore how these simple but critical safety measures can significantly reduce crashes and save lives.
Where:
Sunbelt Ag Expo
290-G Harper Blvd
Moultrie, GA 31788
*The press conference will be located right outside the Georgia Ag Building.
When:
Wednesday, October 15th, 2025, at 10:00 AM
RSVP:
Matthew Agvent, Communications Director
770-238-7216
Matthew.Agvent@agr.georgia.gov