Anton Anthony

Anton Anthony earned a high school diploma from Burke County High School, a bachelor's degree from Fort Valley State University in business management in 2007, a graduate degree from Augusta University in the art of teaching in 2010, additional education from Augusta University in 2012 and 2015, a Th.D. from the North Central Theological Seminary in 2023, and a Ph.D. from North Central Theological Seminary in biblical studies in 2025.[1][2][3]

Anthony's career experience includes working as an educator, administrator, and business owner. Anthony has been affiliated with the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., and has served as a board member for the Augusta Alumni Association.[1][2]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I serve as Superintendent of Hancock County Schools in Sparta, Georgia. Over the course of my career, I have worked as a teacher, principal, district administrator, and superintendent in Burke, Muscogee, McDuffie, Sumter, Richmond, DeKalb, and Hancock counties. My experience spans rural, suburban, and urban districts across the state.

My campaign focuses on strengthening Georgia’s public education systems through improved alignment, accountability, and regional collaboration. I have expressed concern about the number of schools identified on state accountability lists and believe reform should prioritize system-level support rather than labeling schools.

I believe students do not lack ability; they often lack exposure to opportunity. My framework emphasizes strong early literacy foundations, expanded access to Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education pathways, and coordinated regional partnerships to ensure that a student’s access to opportunity is not determined by zip code.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

I am a pastor and lifelong public educator who has served as a teacher, principal, district leader, and superintendent across Georgia. As a parent with children in public schools, I believe students must come first in every decision. I advocate for strengthening our systems so that every student, regardless of zip code, has access to strong literacy foundations, expanded Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education pathways, and meaningful exposure to opportunity. My focus is simple: equity through access, accountability through improvement, and opportunity for every child.I believe all students can learn and thrive when they are engaged in meaningful work and exposed to a wide array of careers, industries, and pathways. Too often, our system narrows learning instead of expanding it. Creativity, problem-solving, innovation, and adaptability is one of the most valuable skills students need in today’s world, yet it is frequently constrained by rigid structures. I believe education must cultivate curiosity, strengthen literacy, and create environments where students are empowered to think, build, and lead.I believe we must build problem-solvers, not passive learners. Education should equip students to think critically, adapt, and create solutions to real-world challenges. I also believe we must communicate the value of education with clarity and conviction helping students understand how learning connects to their future. A growth mindset is essential; failure is not an endpoint but part of the learning process. When students are taught resilience, purpose, and ownership of their progress, they are prepared not only for careers, but for leadership in their communities.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am passionate about public policies that strengthen Georgia’s education workforce and systems. This includes modernizing teacher compensation, creating career pathways for paraprofessionals, improving pay and stability for bus drivers and support staff, and protecting educator retirement systems. I also support refining accountability measures so schools receive targeted support rather than labels. Expanding access to high-quality Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education pathways and regional collaboration models is essential to ensuring opportunity for all students.