Long County BoE Dist. 5: Howard challenges incumbent member Dawson

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Julie graduated from Bradwell Institute and received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in finance with an emphasis in real estate from Georgia Southern University. She attends First Baptist Church in Ludowici and is a member of the Hinesville Area Board of Realtors.



Julie holds over 20 years of experience in the real estate industry and is also a local business owner. 

Julie Norman Dawson previously served as a school board member for Long County from 2013 to 2010. During her first three years as a school board member, Julie served as vice chairwoman. 

As of April 23, 2024, Julie Norman Dawson did not have a website or any information online.

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Plans to continue the dual enrollment program for students.

Plans to utilize state funds to focus on increasing student literacy rates.

- Plans to continue the dual enrollment program for students.
- Plans to utilize state funds to focus on increasing student literacy rates.

School Curriculum

Plans to "continue operating the schools successfully without any increase in taxes to the citizens."

- Plans to "continue operating the schools successfully without any increase in taxes to the citizens."

School Facilities & Resources

Said, "I am 100% about student achievement and success. Athletics and extracurricular activities are very important to me as I feel those are the way for students to learn discipline and leadership skills. "

Said, "Communication with parents is also a key to a successful school system. Having a constant social media presence and making sure parents know what is going on in the district is always beneficial. I am proud our system has a parent outreach coordinator and want to continue that program."

Said, "No child should be left behind. Accommodations for children should be handled properly. Within the law every child should receive what they need in order to succeed. "

- Said, "I am 100% about student achievement and success. Athletics and extracurricular activities are very important to me as I feel those are the way for students to learn discipline and leadership skills. "
- Said, "Communication with parents is also a key to a successful school system. Having a constant social media presence and making sure parents know what is going on in the district is always beneficial. I am proud our system has a parent outreach coordinator and want to continue that program."
- Said, "No child should be left behind. Accommodations for children should be handled properly. Within the law every child should receive what they need in order to succeed. "

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Julie Norman Dawson

Julie Dawson graduated from Bradwell Institute in 1991 and received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance with an emphasis in real estate from Georgia Southern University. She attends First Baptist Church in Ludowici and is a member of the Hinesville Area Board of Realtors.



Julie Norman Dawson holds over 20 years of experience in the real estate industry and is also a local business owner. 

As of April 23, 2024, Julie Norman Dawson did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

Bryan Wingate (Long County School System school board District 5 (Tibet), Georgia, candidate 2024)

Bryan attended Long County High School in Georgia. 

Bryan owns Altamaha Land Maintenance LLC. 

Bryan Wingate is a Long County Board of Education (BOE) Member for District 5. 

As of April 23, 2024, Bryan Wingate did not have a website or any information online.

Bryan Wingate

- 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.