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Michelle Coward is originally from Newton County, Georgia. She and her husband, Jason, have two children.

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Michelle works as the director of finance at Eastridge Church in Covington. 

Michelle is currently the Vice Chairman of the Jasper County Board of Education, representing District 5.

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Michelle is currently the vice chairman of the Jasper County Board of Education, representing District 5. She was first appointed to fill a vacancy in 2023 and elected in 2024.

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

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Supported the purchase of land for a new school.

Advocates for wise financial decisions that accommodate growth while preserving rural values and charm.

- Supported the purchase of land for a new school.
- Advocates for wise financial decisions that accommodate growth while preserving rural values and charm.

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Supports teachers with impactful policies and decisions, including staff bonuses.

- Supports teachers with impactful policies and decisions, including staff bonuses.

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Rhonda L. Ballard's campaign for Jasper County Board of Education Member, District 5 is her first entry into politics.

As of March 11, 2026, Rhonda L. Ballard did not have a website or any information online.

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- 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.

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