Governor Brian Kemp Issues Executive Orders Suspending Local School Board Members in Integrity Review

ATLANTA, GA — Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed Executive Order 08.24.26.02, executing statutory powers under O.C.G.A. § 45-5-6 to suspend members of the Dublin City Board of Education and establishing an independent five-member Nominating Committee to recommend interim replacements.

Restoring Governance Accountability and Protecting Public School Standards

The executive suspension follows a formal review by the Georgia State Board of Education and the Governor’s Special Review Commission, which found systemic governance breakdowns, budget non-compliance, and accreditation jeopardy within the municipal school district. The order appoints veteran educational leaders and civic figures to the nominating panel, tasking them with interviewing qualified community candidates and submitting interim appointments within 30 days.

Governor Kemp stated that ensuring transparent, ethical governance in public school districts is vital to protect student educational outcomes and maintain public trust.

Dublin Community and Educational Advocates Support

Dublin civic leaders and parent organizations praised the decisive gubernatorial intervention to safeguard the school system's regional accreditation.

Georgia Department of Education officials confirmed that state academic liaisons will provide daily administrative support to school staff during the leadership transition.

Nominating Panel Timeline

The Nominating Committee will deliver its recommended interim appointments to Governor Kemp by September 24, 2026.