The Newnan Times-Herald, BoE incumbent facing challenger in May election

Alex Hand resides in Newnan with his wife, Brittany.

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Alex Hand works as a Managed Repair Representative for Progressive Insurance. He previously worked for Travelers, State Farm, and Auto-Owners Insurance. Hand also served as a Deputy Sheriff for the Coweta County Sheriff's Office.

Alex Hand's campaign for County Board of Education is his first entry into politics. 

As of June 6, 2025, Alex Hand did not have a website or any information online.

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Said "I think we can offer a support system for all of our teachers," said Hand, especially special education teachers. "Special education is very stressful."

- Said "I think we can offer a support system for all of our teachers," said Hand, especially special education teachers. "Special education is very stressful."

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The Newnan Times Herald, BoE incumbent facing challenger in May election

Frank M. Farmer received a Bachelor of Science in Business from Auburn University. He resides in Newnan with his family.

Frank M. Farmer has worked as an insurance agent with Heritage Insurance Services since 1996.

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Frank M. Farmer has served on the Coweta County Board of Education since being elected in 2004.

As of June 6, 2025, Frank M. Farmer did not have a website or any information online.

Said that "the school system's employees are the key to its smooth, efficient operation."

Rolled back the mileage rate and increased senior citizens' homestead exemption during his tenure

- Said that "the school system's employees are the key to its smooth, efficient operation."
- Rolled back the mileage rate and increased senior citizens' homestead exemption during his tenure

Emphasized forming relationships with local law enforcement to have school resources officers in all schools.

- Emphasized forming relationships with local law enforcement to have school resources officers in all schools.

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- The Board of Education runs the public school system. The Board of Education is entirely independent from the rest of the county 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.
- Board of Education members are elected to four-year terms in nonpartisan elections.

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