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Habersham school board elects Joey Duncan chairperson, Russ Nelson vice chairperson for 2026

The Habersham County Board of Education picked its leadership for the year, choosing who will run board meetings and set the agenda.

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The story

The Habersham County Board of Education's January 12, 2026 agenda listed the election of a chairperson and vice chairperson for 2026.

SourcesAgenda Jan 12, 2026

The board unanimously elected Joey Duncan to serve as board chairperson for 2026, with Duncan abstaining from the vote.

SourcesSummary Monthly Board Meeting Jan 12, 2026

The board also unanimously elected Russ Nelson to serve as board vice chairperson for 2026, with Nelson abstaining.

SourcesSummary Monthly Board Meeting Jan 12, 2026

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Election of Board Chairperson for 2026 (Joey Duncan)

The Board unanimously elected Joey Duncan to serve as Board Chairperson for 2026.

Appeared on agenda
proposed

Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for 2026

Election of Officers for 2026 i. Election of Chairperson ii. Election of Vice Chairperson

Approved
confirmed

Election of Board Vice Chairperson for 2026 (Russ Nelson)

The Board unanimously elected Russ Nelson to serve as Board Vice Chairperson for 2026.

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