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Joseph Conrad Puryear graduated from Lipscomb University. He lives with his wife, Pam, and they have two children.

Conrad currently serves on the Murray County School Board, representing District 5. He was first elected in 2019.

Wrapping up Georgia School Board Appreciation Week

Conrad is retired, having previously worked in the carpet industry.

As of March 11, 2026, Joseph Conrad Puryear did not have a website or any information online.

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- Calls school facilities a top priority.

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Supported Georgia's $3,000 pay raise for teachers in 2019.

- Supports retaining qualified teachers.
- Supported Georgia's $3,000 pay raise for teachers in 2019.

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Joseph Conrad Puryear

Joseph Conrad Puryear graduated from Lipscomb University. He has lived in Murray County for most of his life. He is married to Pam, and they have two children.

Conrad currently serves as the board member for District 5 of the Murray County School Board. He was first elected to that position in 2019.

Conrad worked the carpet industry and is now retired.

- 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.