Three candidates are now running to represent District 6 on the Richmond County Board of Education.
By the end of qualifying Thursday, a third candidate, William H. Johnson Jr. joined Edward Lowery and Laura Green in pursuit of the post.
The school board called a special election March 21 to fill the District 6 seat after Tyrique Robinson, the candidate elected last year, took his own life.
Sitting District 6 Trustee A.K. Hasan became ineligible to run because state legislators moved the District 6 boundaries to exclude his neighborhood last year. But state law provided that Hasan can remain in the seat until someone else is elected.
Johnson is head of the Hephzibah High School Alumni Association, which promotes sports and academics at the south Richmond County school. He owns a home contracting business, Southern J. Construction.
Lowery is a well-known caterer of campaign and other events who has had careers as a schools custodian, in the funeral home business and in professional driving, such as limousines.
Lowery’s campaign, which is being chaired by former Augusta first lady Evett Davis, held a launch event last week at Augusta Municipal Building. Among supporters who attended was Mayor Garnett Johnson.
Green owns a daycare, Learning Tree Christian Academy, on Tobacco Road. Shewas presented with the Rosa T. Beard Debutante Club. She is the mother of three and co-directs the ICandy Dance School.
Susan McCord is a staff writer with The Augusta Press. Reach her at susan@theaugustapress.com
