LinkedIn

Facebook

Instagram

Adam is currently the President of the Oconee County High Schools Alumni Association. He received a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from Georgia College and State University and a Master's Degree in Nonprofit Management and Leadership from the University of Georgia. He is a three-time Emmy award-winning journalist. He currently resides with his wife and daughter in Athens. 

Adam Hammond is the current Executive Director of the Georgia 4-H Foundation at the University of Georgia. He also has experience as a realtor and news anchor.

Adam Hammond's campaign for county board of education is his first entry into politics.

Said, "I strongly believe that students, teachers, and taxpayers should be at the center of every decision the school board makes."

Wants to implement agricultural education and said, "I believe that well-rounded educational opportunities including Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education are vital in preparing our Oconee students for life after school."

- Said, "I strongly believe that students, teachers, and taxpayers should be at the center of every decision the school board makes."
- Wants to implement agricultural education and said, "I believe that well-rounded educational opportunities including Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education are vital in preparing our Oconee students for life after school."

Access to Education

As of March 19, 2024, Adam Hammond did not have a website or any information online.

School Curriculum

Wants to increase athletic opportunities in schools and said "I believe in the character building opportunities and life skill development that result from team sports. I loved being a Varsity Swimmer at Oconee County High School, and I am committed to providing equitable, well-rounded, and relevant athletic opportunities for all Oconee County Schools students and families."

- Wants to increase athletic opportunities in schools and said "I believe in the character building opportunities and life skill development that result from team sports. I loved being a Varsity Swimmer at Oconee County High School, and I am committed to providing equitable, well-rounded, and relevant athletic opportunities for all Oconee County Schools students and families."

School Facilities & Resources

Said, "I am running to prioritize communication, transparency, and the safety and wellness of Oconee County students."

- Said, "I am running to prioritize communication, transparency, and the safety and wellness of Oconee County students."

Student Wellbeing

Believes paraprofessionals and all other support staff should be "paid equitably when compared to other school districts in our area."

- Believes paraprofessionals and all other support staff should be "paid equitably when compared to other school districts in our area."

Teachers

Adam Hammond

Adam Hammond is currently the President of the Oconee County High Schools Alumni Association. He received a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from Georgia College and State University and a Master's Degree in Nonprofit Management and Leadership from the University of Georgia. He is a three-time Emmy award-winning journalist. He currently resides with his wife and daughter in Athens. 

This campaign is Adam Hammond's first entry into politics.

As of March 19, 2024, Adam Hammond did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

- Said, "I strongly believe that students, teachers, and taxpayers should be at the center of every decision the school board makes."

- Wants to implement agricultural education and said, "I believe that well-rounded educational opportunities including Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education are vital in preparing our Oconee students for life after school."

Adam Hammond is the current Executive Director of the Georgia 4-H Foundation at the University of Georgia. He also has experience as a realtor and news anchor. 

Andy Pippin graduated from both Georgia Southern University and Clayton State University. He has degrees in Public Relations/Marketing and Communications/Media Studies.

Andy Pippin currently works in Business Development at Goodwyn Mills & Cawood. He has experience as a City Manager of Hampton, Georgia, and a Branch Manager/Loan Officer at First National Bank of Griffin. 


Andy Pippin's campaign for county board of education is his first entry into politics.

Oconee County Observation, Oconee County Republican Candidates In May Primary Introduce Themselves At Party Forum, Talk About Their Goals If Elected

Said, "a good school system, as part of a good community, is extremely important to me.”

Said, "I can bridge this perceived gap between the community and the School Board."

- Said, "a good school system, as part of a good community, is extremely important to me.”
- Said, "I can bridge this perceived gap between the community and the School Board."

Said, “I want to make sure that folks feel heard when they come to express an opinion."

- Said, “I want to make sure that folks feel heard when they come to express an opinion."

As of March 19, 2024, Andy Pippin did not have a website or any information online.

Andy Pippin

This campaign is Andy Pippin's first entry into politics.

As of March 19, 2024, Andy Pippin did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

WGAU, Candidate kicks off campaign for Oconee Co School Board seat

Russell Toms currently resides in Oconee County with his wife and two children.

Russell Toms is currently a Sales Executive for Worldpay B2B and also has experience as a Hospital Director, Technologist, and CT Services Educator at Northside Hospital.

Russell Toms' campaign for county board of education is his first entry into politics.

Said, "There is nothing more important than the education of our children and young adults, and I am proud to live in the best education system in the State of Georgia."

- Said, "There is nothing more important than the education of our children and young adults, and I am proud to live in the best education system in the State of Georgia."

As of March 19, 2024, Russell Toms did not have a website or any information online.

Said, "It is my belief that my parenting and professional experience will make me the ideal candidate to help foster the schools that the Toms family holds so dear.”

- Said, "It is my belief that my parenting and professional experience will make me the ideal candidate to help foster the schools that the Toms family holds so dear.”

Said, "I cannot thank our educators, administrators, coaches and support staff enough, for the wonderful experience my two children have in Oconee County. As a parent I have a tremendous drive to help ensure that other families have the same experience that my wife and I have had."

- Said, "I cannot thank our educators, administrators, coaches and support staff enough, for the wonderful experience my two children have in Oconee County. As a parent I have a tremendous drive to help ensure that other families have the same experience that my wife and I have had."

Russell Toms

WGAU

This campaign is Russell Toms' first entry into politics.

As of March 19, 2024, Russell Toms did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

- 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.

Oconee County Board of Education Member, Republican Primary

Election results

Candidates (3)

Compare candidates

Access to Education

School Curriculum

School Facilities & Resources

Student Wellbeing

Teachers