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brings attention to mental illness, illiteracy, and progressive ways of neutralizing violence. L.J. also works in historic Pleasant Hill as a member of Cure Violence, a violence interrupters organization based on evidence-based national models. Johnson was a definite inspiration for him, through how he created a neighborhood organization and developed a sense of unity. The younger Malone views Johnson as a proactive individual. "To have remnants of his work intact is amazing. Especially when you consider what he done, when he done it. He's not as appreciated as he should be," he expressed. "Mr. Johnson was about unity. That's how he operated and that's how we should be operating. Hopefully we can emulate some of what he done." His daughter reminded that Johnson was also a doting dad that refereed Georgia High School football games for over 30 years and served as president of Southwest High School's Parent Teacher Association during her junior and senior years, never missing a PTA meeting. As Knight closed out the conversation with this Macon Magazine writer down the memory lane of her mother and father's service, she departed on this note. "Dad believed that where you live is where you should be active. He felt that is what we owe our community." FJRC facilities support strong community connections, with an indoor basketball and volleyball court, game room, and rental space with kitchen, and outdoor tennis, so ball, and seasonal swimming, a playground, pavilion, and two parks. To learn more, visit maconbibb.us/recreation or find the FJRC on Facebook. for his military service as a Montford Point Marine courtesy of President Barack Obama, lace its walls. Photos with everyday people, dignitaries, and President Bill Clinton join pictures running a leg of the Olympic Torch in Atlanta in 1996. It is where he and "Dot" made a life and respite, in between their community service and day jobs. His as an employee at Warner Robins Air Force Base, and hers as a Bibb County School teacher. But his influence and impact are also alive in people. Like former Macon Mayor C. Jack Ellis, a friend of Johnson's who convinced Macon City Council members to co-sponsor renaming Unionville Recreation Center a er his fellow veteran. Like George Crawley, founder of Westside Neighbors United – a Unionville born and bred community outreach organization – modeled a er the UIA and working in the respect Johnson did. Or like Malone's son, L.J. Malone. The 42-year-old founded Stop the Violence, Start the Music – an arts, music, and promotions platform – spreading unity and peace. His Macon Peace initiative FOODIE FUNDRAISER NOVEMBER 16, 2023 Join us in dining out at our participating restaurants on Eat at one of the participating restaurants and they will donate 5% of sales for that day to the Loaves and Fishes Ministry of Macon PHOTO BY JAVE BJORKMAN THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS AND PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS PRESENTING SPONSOR Burgess Pigment Company | Alex's PC Solutions SILVER SPONSORS Renasant Bank GOLD SPONSOR Boston Law Group PATRON SPONSORS Butler Automotive Group | Buzzell, Weish and Hill LLP Sheridan Construction Signature Dentistry of Macon | Adams Jordan Harrington PC | Edwards and Bullard LLP Spherion Staffing | Georgia Trial Association Savage Family | 1842 Inn | Grist Law Firm Del's Automotive | Oconee State Bank RESTAURANTS El Sazon | Grey Goose Player's Club | Oh Honey Bake Shop | Ingleside Village Pizza Dawson's Kitchen | El Sombrero | Sid's Sandwich Shop | Jonahs on Johnston Bears Den | Texas Border Grill | Z beans coffee | Roly Poly DONOR SPONSORS Heart of Georgia Insurance Del's Automotive BRONZE SPONSORS Raymond James | Dozier Law Firm Eat at one of the participating restaurants and they will donate 5% of sales for that day to the Loaves and Fishes Ministry of Macon Come see Santa and Mrs. Claus! Saturday, November 25 | 1 - 4 p.m. Find something for everyone on your holiday shopping list. Tuesday – Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. First Sunday of each month 1 – 5 p.m. Open Sundays in December 3rd, 10th, and 17th 31029 • 478.394.4326 • info@forsythantiquesandmore.com forsythantiquesandmore.com forsythantiquesandmore.com 816 Highway 41 South Forsyth, GA 31029 478.394.4326 info@forsythantiquesandmore.com 185 booths - totaling over 20,000 square-feet, Middle Georgia's newest destination for antiques, collectibles, furniture, home décor, apparel, accessories and so much more!