GCPS District III Incumbent Increases Campaign Contributions

Dr. Mary Kay Murphy, the Gwinnett school board District III member who is seeking re-election, has pulled in more campaign contributions.

As of the September 30 reporting period, Murphy, a Peachtree Corners resident, has about $13,900 in cash contributions, according to state records.

The latest reports show some major contributions to Murphy's campaign: $2,500 by GCAE Fund for Public Education of Snellville; and $1,000 by Ty and Stephanie Hanna of Duluth. Their business is listed as Galaxy Capital.

Loretta Christoper, a Peachtree Corners City Council member, contributed $300 to Murphy.

District III includes Norcross, Duluth, North Gwinnett and Peachtree Ridge high schools.

Murphy, a Republican, is being challenged by Democrat Jen Falk of Berkeley Lake.

This article first appeared in Suwanee Patch.

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