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how it is. I feel okay opening up to her. ... She's inspired me, too. Now I want to make a difference in Macon, like she has." Davis envisions PAG becoming a social justice voice in our community and an advocate for the people. ere are four pillars upon which PAG is founded: citizens' rights, community accountability, civic engagement and restoring cultural identity. A fifth pillar, Davis explained, will eventually be economic inclusion. "Many individuals are not informed of their rights and how to advocate for themselves. I want to see that change, especially in the African-American community," she said. "How do you hold your community – elected officials, organizations, agencies – accountable? As a citizen, what is my responsibility to my community? We must all take ownership of the city and leave no one behind." Davis is committed to impacting the lives of everyday people through advocacy, education and policy changes. "I want to see the People's Advocacy Group become a vital asset to our community," she said. "Community transformation starts inside the individuals in the community and expands outward. Every community needs affordable housing, access to food, quality jobs, solid education and people who care and are willing to be a sacrifice in the lives of others." Looking ahead, Davis would like to see thousands of lives changed and the community thriving. She believes that will happen when people are valued as human beings and not just as statistical numbers. "How we view people determines how we make decisions that impact lives," Davis said. "When we are too far removed from the issues affecting the very vulnerable individuals in our community, we tend to cause more damage than good. We make assumptions about lives and carelessly use our power, privilege and influence to hurt others. "All areas of our community matter and deserve to thrive in their own ways. We must educate and empower individuals in each neighborhood to create a beloved community that belongs to them. ere is value and worth in diversity." Today's biotechnologies are informing new hope in cancer therapies each and every day. For over four decades Central Georgia Cancer Care physicians have laid the groundwork for cancer care advances through clinical trial participation, networking with research hospitals across the country — all to ensure each and every patient gets the most innovative, effective care. Central Georgia Cancer Care is one of the few Georgia Oncology practices to be selected as an Oncology Care Model practice, shaping cancer care for the future. Make sure you have an Oncology team who's ahead of the learning curve. Choose Central Georgia Cancer Care — right here at home. 800 First Street, Suite 410 Macon, GA 31201 478-743-7068 114 Sutherlin Drive, Suite C-1 Warner Robins, GA 31088 478-287-6144 CGCC'S DR. BRADLEY SUMRALL WITH PATIENT draft beer selections! 32 •••GREAT MEXICAN FOOD••• OPEN BEFORE, DURING & AFTER MERCER EVENTS NOW OPEN FOR WEEKEND BRUNCH MERCER VILLAGE | 478.254.7707 4 4 M ACO N M AG A Z I N E.CO M | F E B R U A R Y / M A R C H 2 0 2 0