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O.C.G.A. § 20-2-54-1: Education — O.C.G.A. § 20-2-54-1
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When a local school board seat becomes vacant, the remaining board members fill it by majority vote. If the vacancy occurs 90+ days before an election, a special election is held; otherwise, the appointee serves the remainder of the term.
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