Macon-Bibb leaders to hold rally against violence Friday
A rally will be held Friday in the wake of the recent string of homicides across Bibb County.
Various religious, civic and community leaders will be on hand for the Stop Black on Black Killings Peace and Prayer Rally. The event will begin at 6 p.m. at the Johnson family farm off Anthony Road in Macon.
Bibb County Sheriff David Davis, State Sen. David Lucas and Macon-Bibb County Commissioner Elaine Lucas are among those scheduled to attend.
The rally is in response to five homicides occurring within an eight day period from late August until Sept. 5.
There have been 20 homicides in Bibb County during 2015.
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This story was originally published September 11, 2015 at 10:46 AM with the headline "Macon-Bibb leaders to hold rally against violence Friday ."