She graduated from the Savannah College of Art and Design in 2023 with a bachelor’s degree, having studied painting and business.

“Since then, I have worked as a substitute teacher and started my apparel and design business, JTK Supply Company,” Keehner said.

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She graduated from the Savannah College of Art and Design in 2023 with a bachelor’s degree, having studied painting and business.

“Since then, I have worked as a substitute teacher and started my apparel and design business, JTK Supply Company,” Keehner said. “I am also a mother to a 9-month-old boy named Jayden, which is the full-time job I am most proud of. “I would like to serve on the city council to contribute to our community's growth and help ensure a thriving, supportive environment for all families in our district,” she concluded.

Kathleen Keehner earned a bachelor's degree in painting and business from the Savannah College of Art and Design in 2023. She has one child.

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Kathleen Keehner has worked as a substitute teacher and started JTK Supply Company, an apparel and design business.

“I am 25 years old and have never run for public office before, but I am deeply passionate about securing a prosperous future for the next generation and building a strong community,” Keehner said in an email, replying to some basic questions from the Statesboro Herald.

Kathleen's campaign for City Council Member is her first run for public office.

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