Aaron Knighton MPH
Director of Meat Inspection
19 MLK, Jr. Drive SW, Room 102
Atlanta, GA 30334
mailto:Aaron.Knighton@agr.georgia.gov
Tele: 404-656-3673
Fax: 404-463-1998
Kimberly Shaw-Buckner
Director's Secretary
Email: Kimberly.Buckner@agr.georgia.gov
Tele: (404) 656-3673
The Meat Inspection office governs and regulates the statutes on meat slaughter and processing plants to assure a safe, wholesome, and properly labeled meat supply for consumers.
Meat Inspection regulates:
- Red meat slaughter & processing
- Daily inspection of State facilities, Federal facilities, under the Talmadge-Aiken Act, and Custom-exempt facilities
- Provides compliance oversight of meat products in commerce
- Voluntary inspection of the slaughter and processing of farm raised commercial non-amenable species.
GDA Notice of Non-Discrimination
Non-Employee Discrimination Complaints
The Georgia Department of Agriculture does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, age or sex in the administration of its programs or activities. To learn more, or file a complaint, visit: /title-vi.aspx
Quejas por discriminación contra quienes no son empleados
El Departamento de Agricultura de Georgia no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, discapacidad, edad o sexo en la administración de sus programas o actividades. Para obtener más información o para presentar unaqueja, visite: /title-vi.aspx
USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form
https://www.ascr.usda.gov/filing-program-discrimination-complaint-usda-customer
Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG)
https://www.access-board.gov/guidelines-and-standards/buildings-and-sites/about-the-ada-standards/background/adaag
Animal Inspection Meat Inspection Rules 40-10-1