Bobby W. Welch

Bobby Welch currently serves as Executive Director of NCARC/Rutledge, Inc. in Newnan. Prior to beginning there in January, 1999, Welch was a professional educator serving 33 years in the Coweta County School System as teacher, principal, assistant superintendent, associate superintendent, and superintendent.

Welch was born in Autauga County, Alabama, and graduated from Coosa County High School. He received a B.S. degree from Jacksonville State University, a Master's Degree from Auburn University, and an Education Specialist's Degree from Georgia State University. Among his civic and professional activities, Welch served as president of the Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce, president of the United Way, president of the Newnan Civitan Club, Chairman of the Board for Georgia Youth Science and Technology Center in Newnan, Chairman of the Board of NCARC/Rutledge,Inc., and consultant to the State Georgia Youth Science and Technology Center. He is a member of Phi Delta Kappa, First United Methodist Church in Newnan, as well as numerous statewide education organizations.

Mr. Welch has made his home in Newnan, Georgia, for over forty years. He and his wife Gerry have a daughter and a son, both of whom are married, and four granddaughters and one grandson..

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