The Atlanta Board of Education swore in four board members and elected a new chair and vice chair on Monday, Jan. 12.

New members Tony Mitchell (District 2), Patreece Hutcherson (District 6), and Dr. Kaycee Brock (At-Large, Seat 8), and re-elected Board Member Jennifer McDonald (District 4) were all sworn in by Fulton County Chief Magistrate Judge Cassandra Kirk. 

The Board later elected Jessica D. Johnson (At-Large, Seat 9) as chair and Dr. Ken Zeff (District 3) as vice chair. All the appointments are effective immediately, and the chair and vice chair will serve two-year terms. 

The Atlanta Board of Education swore in new members on Jan. 12, 2026. (Courtesy ABOE)

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