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George was born and raised in Marietta. He is a father of two sons, both of whom are in first grade at West Side Elementary School.

Georgia is a professor at Georgia Gwinnett College. He previously worked in a special education classroom at Dunleith Elementary School.

George Darden's campaign for the board of education is his first entry into politics.

George's stance on the school system budget is not available at this time.

School System Budget

George's stance on equity is not available at this time.

Equity

George's stance on college and career readiness is not available at this time.

College & Career Readiness

Marietta Daily

Said, "I support any measures that we need to take that will ensure that in-person learning continues in an environment safe for teachers and students ... On Thursday, the Superintendent offered alarming evidence of increased infections and in-school transmission, and I therefore believe that the Board and the Superintendent made the right decision to temporarily reinstitute a mask mandate."

- Said, "I support any measures that we need to take that will ensure that in-person learning continues in an environment safe for teachers and students ... On Thursday, the Superintendent offered alarming evidence of increased infections and in-school transmission, and I therefore believe that the Board and the Superintendent made the right decision to temporarily reinstitute a mask mandate."

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George Darden

- The Board of Education runs the public school system, and it is entirely independent from the rest of the city government. 
- Board of Education members work together to make school policy, set the budget, and appoint the superintendent to run the schools day to day. 
- Some Board of Education members are elected by the entire city, while others represent specific districts. 
- Board of Education members are elected to four-year terms in nonpartisan elections.
