GaDOE Seeks Suspension of all 7 Dublin School Board Members

Staff Report From Georgia CEO

Thursday, August 13th, 2026

The Georgia State Board of Education is holding a hearing Wednesday as it considers whether to recommend that Gov. Brian Kemp suspend all seven members of the Dublin City Board of Education.

The Georgia Department of Education is seeking the suspension of Chair Mandy Smith, Vice Chair John Bell, Jeff Davis, Joanna Glover, Peggy Johnson, James Lanier and Kenny Walters. The board members oppose suspension, according to a 76-page statement of facts agreed to by both sides.

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