Georgia\u2019s top elected education official will face a third challenger in next year\u2019s Republican primary election when he seeks a fourth term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In early June, State School Superintendent Richard Woods announced he was seeking re-election as two others were contesting the seat. Now, Fred \u201cBubba\u201d Longgrear, the superintendent of the Candler County School District, has entered the race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Longgrear is the only local public school employee in the running. Randell E. Trammel, who lives in Cartersville and is CEO of the Center for Civic Engagement, announced his candidacy in June, nearly a year after Nelva M. Lee, a Locust Grove entrepreneur whom Gov. Brian Kemp had appointed to a two-year term on the state Board of Community Health in 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Woods previously worked as a local educator but has led the state superintendent\u2019s office since 2015.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Longgrear touts his experience as a teacher, coach and principal, plus 11 years as a superintendent, currently for the 2,000 students in Candler County, straddling I-16 between Macon and Savannah. His campaign website emphasizes safe learning environments, literacy and career development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n[mailerlite_form form_id=48]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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