The Augusta Chronicle, Four qualify for commissioner of District 4, seat formerly held by Tommy New

Jefferson County Schools, Board of Education

As of May 21, 2024, Corey Forrest did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

Corey Forrest previously ran for County Board of Education Member in Jefferson County in 2022, but did not win. 

As of March 23, 2024, Corey Forrest did not have a website or any information online.

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Corey Forrest

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Julia obtained her bachelor’s degree from Fort Valley University and her master’s and specialist’s degrees from Georgia College in Milledgeville. She was the first Teacher of the Year (TOTY) at JCHS during the school’s first year and was the county’s TOTY that year. She was also a member of the inaugural class of Leadership Jefferson County. Currently, she shares guardianship of her nephew and niece who attend Jefferson County schools, and is a member of the Hardeman Springfield Baptist Church. 

Julia served nearly 20 years as the principal at Wrens Middle School. She began her career as an English teacher at Wadley High School and then became the assistant principal at Louisville Academy.

Julia Wells is the County Board of Education Member in Jefferson County School Board District 4. She was elected in 2020 and has served one term in this position.

Said, "I want the same thing for all children as I want for my nephew and that is for them to receive a world-class education from the Jefferson County School System so they can become productive, contributing and responsible citizens in tomorrow's world."

- Said, "I want the same thing for all children as I want for my nephew and that is for them to receive a world-class education from the Jefferson County School System so they can become productive, contributing and responsible citizens in tomorrow's world."

As of March 23, 2024, Julia Wells did not have a website or any information online.

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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.