The new education chief’s impressions

Oconee’s interim superintendent of education, Dr. Scott Mercer, gave his first impressions of the local public schools during the county trustees’ first meeting after last week’s opening of a new year. Mercer reported he’s had a look at the campuses, held one-on-one talks with the principals, and has sampled the meals served in the cafeterias. He pronounced a good start to the 2025-26 year.