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Phillip Powell talks to parents and teachers outside the Oglethorpe County School District on March 10, 2026, in Lexington. (Photo/Sydney Shankman)

Phillip Powell talks to parents and teachers outside the Oglethorpe County School District on March 10, 2026, in Lexington. (Photo/Sydney Shankman)

Board of Education names superintendent finalist

Sydney Shankman
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
The Oglethorpe County Board of Education named Phillip Powell as the sole finalist for superintendent on Tuesday.  Powell will replace Beverley Levine on July 1, pending the approval of his contract at the BOE’s work session on March 31, Board Chair Becky Soto said. “Ms.
Jill Barnes, a teacher at Oglethorpe County Middle School, takes notes for her group at the superintendent search input session on Jan. 15. Different topics were put at the top of each noteboard for those in attendance to discuss. (Photo/Neva Drane)

Jill Barnes, a teacher at Oglethorpe County Middle School, takes notes for her group at the superintendent search input session on Jan. 15. Different topics were put at the top of each noteboard for those in attendance to discuss. (Photo/Neva Drane)

Input session gives feedback for search

Neva Drane
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Administration, teachers, students and Oglethorpe County residents attended the superintendent search input session on Jan. 15, where they worked together to answer questions regarding the goals and qualities of the new superintendent.