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Bartow Schools' Budget, Career Academy, Jobs on Kittle's Agenda

Former Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce chairman Fred Kittle beat out incumbent Wanda Cagle Gray for the District 4 seat on the Bartow school board.

Incoming Bartow County school board District 4 representative Fred Kittle sat down with Cartersville Patch on election night.

The former Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce board president and active Republican beat out Independent incumbent Wanda Cagle Gray with an unofficial 56.68 percent of the votes.

Kittle, who has a background in sales and business, was honored by State Sen. Barry Loudermilk, R-Cassville, with Senate Resolution 1134 in a March meeting of the Bartow County Republican Party for his volunteer service and longtime employment, The Daily Tribune News reported.

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Now, he looks to help the county school system tackle continuing budget shortfalls through efficiency and with the help of knowledgeable community members; bring more jobs and revenue by further reducing taxes on inventories; and provide more opportunities for nontraditional or career-path students, such as the College and Career Academy.

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