2026 Georgia General Election

Carolyn Cheatham Hamilton

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A motion was made by Mrs. Hamilton; seconded by Mr. Barnes to approve the SCMS Renovation Projects to include the replacement of the roof with a metal roof, canopy modifications, and gymnasium with an estimated cost of $6.5 million (SPLOST Funds). The motion carried six in favor (Mrs. Hamilton, Mr. Barnes, Mrs. Roland, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kearse & Mr. Jackson), and one abstention (Ms. Bivins).

Sumter County Board of Education Regular Meeting Minutes - October 12, 2023 (PDF)

As a school board member, moved to use a construction manager for the agricultural multipurpose facility/cannery.

As a school board member, moved to approve $6.5 million in renovations to Sumter County Middle School funded by a Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax.

- As a school board member, moved to approve $6.5 million in renovations to Sumter County Middle School funded by a Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax.

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A motion was made by Mrs. Hamilton, seconded by Mr. Barnes to use a construction manager for the Ag Multi-Purpose Facility/Canery. The motion failed on the following vote: three in favor (Mrs. Hamilton, Mr. Barnes & Mrs. Roland); and four opposed (Ms. Bivins, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kearse & Mr. Jackson).

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Fanesia M. Johnson

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