LOCAL BUZZ
New public
service campaign
centered on illegal
gun possession
THE PEYTON ANDERSON FOUNDATION
has created a public service
campaign aimed at educating
young people on the consequences
of illegal gun possession.
Presented in partnership with
the U.S. Attorney's Office for the
Middle District of Georgia and the
Federal Defenders for the Middle
District of Georgia Inc., the "Armed
with Knowledge" video project
depicts the story of Noah, a preteen
youth facing life-altering decisions
that lead to illegal firearm possession.
Throughout the video, Noah
an initial donation of $50,000. It was
matched with generous support from
the Knight Foundation to support
downtown and Milledgeville businesses.
Georgia Power also provided grant
funding and the Griffith Family
Foundation offered technical support.
As a result, 70 black-owned
businesses throughout Middle Georgia
received grants of $500-$2,500 during
this process. Businesses represented
industries including art, beauty,
childcare, retail, food and service.
"This initiative to support black
businesses will have a major impact
on their remaining in business and
continuing to provide the much-needed
goods and services to our community,"
said Alex Habersham.
To learn more and to see a list of
businesses that received grants, visit the
website at cgbbsf.com. — TONJA KHABIR
Celebrating 10 years serving our Macon Community
478-741-0046 • SignatureDentistryOfMacon.com
Celebrating 10 years serving our Macon Community
478-741-0046 • SignatureDentistryOfMacon.com
Celebrating 10 years serving our Macon Community
478-741-0046 • SignatureDentistryOfMacon.com
24 maconmagazine.com | AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2020
