UPDATE: Peach County names Dr. Jesse Davis interim superintendent after Dr. Lionel Brown’s retirement

UPDATE (10/2/25): The Peach County Board of Education has appointed Dr. Jesse Davis as interim superintendent.

According to a news release from Peach County Schools, Davis has served as Assistant Superintendent for the past two years and brings extensive experience along with strong professional connections at both the state and national levels.

“His background and access to key resources position him well to lead the district during this transition period,” the release said.

Board members also said they will begin developing a process and timeline in the coming weeks for selecting a permanent superintendent.

ORIGINAL STORY (9/29/25):

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Peach County Schools Superintendent Dr. Lionel Brown is retiring after a long career in education, according to a release from the Peach County Board of Education.

The release said Brown chose to retire following years of leadership and service to the district.

“We are grateful for his years of leadership and service to our district,” the board said in the release. “His commitment to our students, staff, and community has made a lasting impact, and we wish him all the best in this well-deserved next chapter.”

The Board of Education said schools and operations will continue as usual during the transition.

“Please know that our school system remains strong, stable, and focused on the success of every student,” the release continued.”The Board of Education and our leadership team are working together to ensure a smooth transition as we begin the search for our next superintendent. “We look forward to selecting the right leader to continue building on the progress we’ve made together.”

Dr. Lionel Brown (Peach County Schools)