Unhappy Georgia PTA supporters talk about pettiness, treachery and anger

Lisa Marie Haygood was removed as president of the Georgia PTA, and some allege that was one sign of an unhealthy atmosphere they blame on a faction of the group's board.

Lisa Marie Haygood was removed as president of the Georgia PTA, and some allege that was one sign of an unhealthy atmosphere they blame on a faction of the group's board.

“PTA” might call to mind a cookie-dough fundraiser, but probably not a “hostile takeover.” That’s how some describe the atmosphere and events surrounding the recent removal of the state PTA’s president and some board members.

It has prompted resignations and complaints about a faction many see as racially driven and more intent on keeping power over rules, members and money than on helping schoolchildren.

Read about what's going on inside the Georgia PTA in our article here, on our premium website for subscribers, myajc.com.