Remembering Ahmaud

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Remembering Ahmaud

Last week marked the one-year anniversary of the death of Ahmaud Aubrey, who was killed while out jogging in his neighborhood. Family, friends and community and church leaders gathered for a candlelight vigil to honor and remember a life that was cut short at just 25 years. The vigil was held at New Springfield Baptist Church, where Arbery is buried, […]

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