Bobby Welch Elementary School was established in 2006. Welch is one of nineteen elementary schools within the Coweta County School System. Welch Elementary School is named for Mr. Bobby Welch who was an employee of the Coweta County School System (CCSS) for 32 years. He began his career in 1962 as a Teacher at Elm Street Elementary & Newnan Junior High, became Principal of Arnco-Sargent Elementary, Elm Street Elementary, and Western High School and finally retired as the Superintendant for the School System in 1994. The Welch family have been residents of Coweta County for over 50 years.