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O’Brien says TCSS should keep moving forward

Anne O'Brien earned a bachelor's degree in education from LaGrange College, a master's degree from Mercer University, and a leadership degree from the University of West Georgia. She lives with her husband in Troup County.

Anne currently serves as a board of education member for Troup County School System District 4. She was first elected in 2023 and is serving her first term. 

Anne previously worked as a teacher and principal in the Troup County School System. She also previously taught in Alabama and directed a preschool.

As of March 11, 2026, Anne O'Brien did not have a website or any information online.

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Supports teacher retention and proper compensation.

- Supports teacher retention and proper compensation.

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Businessman Philip Abbott seeking school board seat

Philip Abbott is originally from LaGrange, Georgia. He earned a bachelor's degree in management information systems from the University of Georgia. He lives in LaGrange with his wife and daughter. 

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Philip previously ran for election to the Mayor of LaGrange, Georgia in 2025 but did not win. 

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Philip currently works as the chief executive officer of Abbott Business Group. He previously worked as a solutions architect at Cpak Technology, a senior technical specialist at Think Tank Systems, and a WAN/Unix administrator at UPS Worldwide Logistics.

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

Believes the school system's biggest challenge is preparing students for a changing world driven by artificial intelligence.

Supports expanding the THINC College and Career Academy model, a charter school program that aims to equip students with the skills to achieve their college and career goals.

- Believes the school system's biggest challenge is preparing students for a changing world driven by artificial intelligence.
- Supports expanding the THINC College and Career Academy model, a charter school program that aims to equip students with the skills to achieve their college and career goals.

Supports expanding technology in schools.

- Supports expanding technology in schools.

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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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Troup County Board of Education Member, District 4

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