by Teresa Eubanks, Journal Editor
Liberty County School Superintendent Gloria “Gay” Uzzell has entered a plea of not guilty and is demanding a trial by jury, according to the Liberty County Clerk’s Office.
Uzzell was removed from office July 17 following her arrest on charges of grand theft, official misconduct and failure to disclose information in a public records request.
She was not required to appear in court for her arraignment, scheduled for Aug. 5, after her attorney, Steve Dobson, filed on her behalf July 29. A case management meeting has been scheduled for Sept. 9.
Uzzell was suspended without pay. Dr. Kathy Nobles, Director of Administration for the Liberty County School District, is taking on the superintendent’s duties until Gov. Rick Scott’s appoints an interim superintendent.