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Franklin Perry is from Covington, Georgia. He earned his bachelor's degree in music education from South Carolina State University, his master's degree from Virginia State University, and his Doctorate of Education from Nova Southeaster University. He lives with his wife, two children, and six grandchildren, in Hinesville, Georgia, and attends Baconton Baptist Church, where he serves on the deacons and trustee board. 

Franklin's campaign for the chair of the Liberty County Board of Education is his first run for public office.

Franklin previously worked as the superintendent of the Liberty County School System, assistant superintendent for Bibb County Schools, principal for Clements Middle School, a high school band director, and an assistant principal. 

Advocates for transparency between parents and schools.

- Advocates for transparency between parents and schools.

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As of March 11, 2026, Franklin Perry’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Supports competitive pay and increased resources for teachers.

- Supports competitive pay and increased resources for teachers.

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Franklin Perry

Franklin Perry is from Covington, Georgia. He earned his bachelor's degree in music education from South Carolina State University, his master's degree from Virginia State University, and his Doctorate of Education from Nova Southeaster University. He lives with his wife, two children, and six grandchildren, in Hinesville, Georgia, and attends Baconton Baptist Church where he serves on the deacons and trustee board. 

Franklin's campaign for the chair of the Liberty County Board of Education is his first run for public office. 

Franklin has previously worked as the superintendent of the Liberty County School System, assistant superintendent for Bibb County Schools, principal for Clements Middle School, a high school band director, and an assistant principal. 

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Rafael Perez

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Kisya Burnett studied cosmetology at Savannah Technical College. She lives in Allenhurst, Georgia.

Kisya's campaign for chair of the Liberty County Board of Education is her first run for public office.

Kisya currently works as the owner of Stylz By Kisya and the owner of Needles & Knuckles Upholstery.

As of March 11, 2026, Kisya Burnett did not have a website or any information online.

Kisya Burnett

Kisya Burnett is from Allenhurst, Georgia. She studied cosmetology at Savannah Technical College. 

Kisya's campaign for chair of the Liberty County Board of Education is her first run for public office. 

Kisya currently works as the owner of Stylz By Kisya and the owner of Needles & Knuckles Upholstery. 

Timothy King is originally from Virginia Beach, Virginia.  He studied early childhood development at Savannah Technical College and studies at Columbia College.  He lives in Hinesville.

As of March 11, 2026, Timothy King did not have a website or any information online.

Supports consolidation to one high school and repurposing other high schools to accommodate lower grades.

- Supports consolidation to one high school and repurposing other high schools to accommodate lower grades.

Supports uniforms in schools to promote more inclusivity.

- Supports uniforms in schools to promote more inclusivity.

Supports higher student test scores by consistent evaluation of central office staff and school administration teams.

Wants to ensure that ideas from top teachers are executed by central office staff.

- Supports higher student test scores by consistent evaluation of central office staff and school administration teams.
- Wants to ensure that ideas from top teachers are executed by central office staff.

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Janice Barbee

Verdell Jones is a lifelong resident of Midway, Georgia. She attended the Bradwell Institute.

County commission incumbents running to retain three seats

With passing of gavel, Jones begins tenure as BOE chair

Verdell currently serves as Liberty County Board of Education Chair. She was first elected Chair in 2022. She previously served as the Liberty County Board of Education District 1 representative for 14 years.

Verdell worked as an insurance agent for State Farm Insurance and Financial Services.

As of March 11, 2026, Verdell D. Jones did not have a website or any information online.

Verdell D. Jones

Verdell Jones is a lifelong resident of Midway.  She attended the Bradwell Institute.

Verdell currently serves as Liberty County Board of Education Chair.  She was first elected Chair in 2022.  She previously served as Board of Education District 1 representative for 14 years.

- 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.
- In addition to the typical responsibilities of a Board of Education Member, Board of Education Chairs also oversee meetings, moderate board panels, and make sure progress is made toward the Board’s overall goals.
- Board of Education members are elected to four-year terms in nonpartisan elections.

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