DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson has appointed Sarah Galica, Vice President of Transportation at The Home Depot, to serve as DeKalb’s newest representative on the MARTA Board of Directors.
“I’m thrilled to appoint a highly qualified individual who shares my passion for the expansion of transit,” said CEO Cochran-Johnson. “Over the next several years, DeKalb will make major moves toward advancing mass transit as we prepare for the region’s future. This appointee brings both technical expertise and a deep commitment to public service that will help guide that vision forward.”
About the Appointee
Sarah Galica brings more than 30 years of experience in transportation, logistics, and supply chain management. As Vice President of Transportation for The Home Depot, she oversees all domestic and international transportation operations, including global trade compliance, carrier relations, sourcing, and daily logistics execution. A respected voice in her field, Galica recently testified before the U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, offering expert insight on the trucking industry, infrastructure investment, and workforce development.
Before joining The Home Depot, Galica held leadership roles at Office Depot and KPMG, where she led large-scale supply chain and logistics initiatives. She holds a BBA in Economics from the University of Georgia and remains active in Atlanta’s professional and civic community. Her strategic acumen and leadership in one of the nation’s largest retail supply chains bring valuable operational insight to the MARTA Board as DeKalb County advances its transit modernization goals.
A Bold Step Forward for DeKalb Transit
These appointments come as DeKalb County accelerates its commitment to building a modern, connected, and equitable transit future. CEO Cochran-Johnson has authorized an update of the DeKalb Master Transit Plan (MTP) — last completed in 2018 — to ensure the plan remains actionable and aligned with current data and priorities. The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) has contributed $500,000 toward the update, reinforcing the spirit of regional collaboration driving this effort.
This work coincides with the Georgia Department of Transportation’s $900 million I-285/I-20 Interchange Project and the $11 billion Top-End Express Lanes Project, both of which will reshape mobility across metro Atlanta. Together, DeKalb County and its twelve cities are preparing to expand transit options and develop an implementation plan that meets the needs of both commuters and residents.
“DeKalb is at the forefront of regional mobility,” said Cochran-Johnson. “By updating our Master Transit Plan and ensuring strong representation on the MARTA Board, we’re taking deliberate steps to build a connected, equitable transit network that moves both people and opportunity forward.”
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