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Cherokee school finance officer honored

By Mark Woolsey
Nov 11, 2014

The Cherokee County School District’s Assistant Superintendent for Financial Management has nabbed the top statewide award presented by his peers.

Candler Howell was honored with the 2014 Outstanding School Business Official Award from the Georgia Association of School Business Officials at the group’s recent conference in Augusta. The award recognizes innovation, leadership and professionalism in the field.

Howell joined the CCSD 27 years ago as its chief financial officer and is retiring this month. During his tenure, the district’s operating budget has increased tenfold.

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