The Faces of Buford

10/28/2025

Buford! Meet Dede Long. Very active in our community, with a focus on pouring into other women. She owns Arabella Aesthetics and has offered free facial day for teachers and actively promotes Breast Cancer Awareness. Dede is another great example of the many men and women that contribute to making our community such a special place to live. If you see her out and about, say Hi! If you would like to read her interview, click the image below.

My name is Deborah Long, but most people call me Dede. I’m a Christian, a wife, and a proud mom of a large blended family. I am also a Breast Cancer survivor. After my journey...

10/02/2025

Buford! Meet Taylor Sharrett! You've likely seen him around the ball fields, as he's very involved as a volunteer youth sports coach. He also owns Ecker Construction. Taylor is another great example of the many men and women that contribute to making Buford such a great place to live. If you see him out and about, say Hi. If you would like to read his interview, click the image below.

I turned 40 this year and can tell. I have an awesome family, and we actually enjoy each other. Our extended family of Sharretts are scattered all over Buford. I own a construction company in...

09/09/2025

Buford! Meet Maggie Pruitt. Maggie has taught at Buford for 9 of the last 14 years. She loves what she does and it shows in her care for students and our community. Maggie is another great example of the many men and women that contribute to making Buford such a special place to live. If you see Maggie out and about, say Hi. If you would like to read her interview, click the image below.

Growing up in Georgia, I have lived within a 10 mile radius of Buford my entire life. I am proud to say that I have spent the last 9 of my 14 years of teaching...

09/04/2025

Buford! Meet Brandon Rains. Www.thefacesofbuford.com/brandon-rains Brandon and his wife have two girls at BCS and Brandon owns Brandon Rains photography and specializes in Real Estate Photography. He's another great example of the many men and women that make Buford such a great place to live. If you know him, you know. If you see him out amd about, say Hi. If you would like to learn more about him, click the image below.

Www.thefacesofbuford.com/Brandon-Rains

02/17/2025

Buford! Meet Coach Bryant Appling. He's coached here at Buford for 21 Years! He loves having the opportunity to try and make a difference in students lives. Another great nomination and another great example of the many men and women that contribute to making Buford such a great place to live. You can read his interview by clicking the image below. When you see him out and about, say Hi!

I am Bryant Appling, and I’m proud to serve as the Head Football Coach at Buford High School. I’ve been coaching here for 21 years, and it’s been an incredible journey watching our program grow...

01/20/2025

Buford! Meet Scott Mawdesley - Founder of Dad's on Tap. Scott has done many things, all centered by a desire to help others. He's a fantastic nomination and another great example of the many men and women that contribute to making Buford a great place to live. You can read Scott's interview by clicking the image below. If you see Scott out and about, say Hi.

I exist to curate meaningful connection through caring development with a restful presence. I have over 33 years of experience as a pastor, spiritual leader and people developer at several leading churches, Thomas Road Church,...

11/28/2024

Buford! Happy Thanksgiving!

11/18/2024

Buford! Meet Block Spencer. He's a Grammy winning music producer living here in Buford that was nominated for his mentoring 501c3, Big Timers. Focused on helping underserved youth develop tools for a different future. He's a fantastic guy and another great example of the many men and women who contribute to making Buford such a great place to live. If you see Block out and about, say Hi.

i’m tall , dark and handsome!😜😜😜😜…seriously , I’m a man of faith, character , and FAMILY!   Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family. – my family as a whole is AWESOME!...

11/11/2024

Buford! Meet Craig Dale. Craig has been the Pastor at Ivy Creek Baptist Church for 14 years. Craig was also in the Navy - Happy Veterans' Day, Craig! A fantastic nomination and another great example of the many men and women that contribute to making Buford such a great place to live. If you would like to read his interview, click the image below. If you see him out and about, say Hi.

I’ve been part of the Buford community for over 14 years as the Pastor of Ivy Creek Baptist Church. Originally from Gainesville, GA, I joined the U.S. Navy after high school, serving in Florida, Japan,...