First AME Church in Athens, Georgia, had a great time celebrating Black History Month with our members and community.
On February 16, FAME-Athens hosted a recital from the University of Georgia School of Music.
Mr. Johnson was born in Athens, Georgia, while his father, the Rev. William Decker Johnson, served as the pastor at FAME-Athens.
On February 24, FAME-Athens celebrated with Sister Rita Daniels, the great-great-great-grandniece of Harriet Tubman, who brought the message during the morning service.
In addition to serving in the Assembly, Mr. Thurmond has also served the citizens of Georgia in many capacities including as a lecturer at the University of Georgia Carl Vinson Institute of Government, Georgia Labor Commissioner, and interim superintendent of the DeKalb County School District.
