By LINDA ADAMS
Joan Perkins of M.A.D.E. welcomed those who attended the celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day at Ellaville City Center. The annual event was sponsored by Making A Difference in Ellaville, M.A.D.E.. Ameris Bank helped in providing breakfast for the event.
Bishop E. J. Lundy gave the opening prayer, followed by Jerry Franklin, who got the crowd to join him as he sang and played his guitar. His selection was an old gospel song, Glory, Glory.
Pastor Clifford Braxton spoke of how Martin Luther King, Jr.s life affected so many, and called him an iron man.
He sharpened the freedom of a generation and in his death only brought forth ... Online subscribers click here for the rest of the story.