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  During the upcoming weekend, the Georgia Society of Sons of the American Revolution will sponsor the 242nd anniversary of the Battle of Kettle Creek-Revolutionary Days. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic most of the celebration will be virtual. With February also being Black History Month, Americans will celebrate the Patriot victory at Kettle Creek in all of its significance, especially with the knowledge that one of the heroes of Kettle Creek was a free black man by the name of Austin Dabney. Former Governor of Georgia George Gilmer would later write, “none was braver in battle than Dabney.” Enslavement was the legal status of black people at the time of the Battle of Kettle Creek, yet many, like their white counterparts, courageously fought for freedom from British rule during the American Revolution. Since that time, black men and women have fought, bled, and died in every conflict and every war engaged in by the country, even while living under Jim Crow laws, segregation, second c

Rashad Bolton great-grandnephew of husband of aunt of husband of 1st cousin 2x removed   Graveside services for Rashad Bolton, 29, were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at New Tabernacle Baptist Church in Lincolnton, Georgia. He died Monday, January 4, 2021. Mr. Bolton was born on June 21, 1991, to Gerome and Lilvender Bolton of Lincolnton. He graduated from Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School in 2009. After graduation, he served four years in the U.S. Navy in aerography. He was a kind-hearted, fun-loving, and family-oriented young man. He loved his family, and they loved him in return. He was an avid sports fan, enjoyed reading, and loved to travel. Although gone much too soon, Rashad led a memorable life and will not be forgotten by the many lives he touched. Survivors include his loving parents, Gerome and Lilvender Bolton of Lincolnton; one brother, Tico Hall of Athens, Georgia; his maternal grandmother, Tishia Evans, with whom he had a very special relationship; f

  Mr. James “Junior” Drinkard III was born on July 18, 1951, in Washington, Georgia, to the late Louise and James Drinkard. He gained his heavenly wings on Saturday, January 9, 2021, in his home, with his loving wife, Jimmie, by his side. James began working at an early age. He grew up on a farm with his parents and siblings. He was taught how to care for the farm as soon as he was able to walk. This instilled integrity, passion, and hard work in him from a very early age. James grew up to attend what is now known as Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School. He was a well-rounded student athlete, excelling in basketball and becoming a member of the junior varsity and varsity teams. James accepted the Lord as his Savior at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Ninety-Six, South Carolina. He was an active member of the church and a faithful servant. James Drinkard III answered the call after hearing the silent whisper, “Well done, thou good, devoted, and faithful servant.” He was definitely one

 https://www.ajc.com/sports/baseball/decatur-jordan-walker-gains-national-baseball-recognition/NtdpNI0rb89hddsvP1xxoK/ HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS | Aug 7, 2019 By Sierra Webster Earlier this summer, Decatur’s Jordan Walker walked on to Progressive Field — home of the Cleveland Indians — to play a baseball game. The 17-year-old from Decatur High School was selected, along with 40 other high school baseball players, by Major League Baseball and USA Baseball for the High School All-Star game — the program’s first — leading to the MLB All-Star game. But his journey didn’t start there. To get to the major-league baseball stadium, the rising senior had to go through three weeks of workouts, skills training and character assessment with the Prospect Development Pipeline (PDP) League, which identified the nation’s top 80 high-school players eligible for the 2020 MLB Draft. “I was dreaming about (the All-Star game) the whole three weeks I was down at Bradenton, Fla., and it finally came true,” Walker s

 Updated on 2/21/21 Joseph Louis Wingfield, Sr. My maternal uncle.   Click Here To WATCH Video ATLANTA, GA -  The family of Joseph L. Wingfield, Sr. has announced memorial plans including a scholarship fund that will be established in his honor.  Celebration of Life Service for Wingfield will be held on Saturday, January 23 at 9 a.m at Willie A. Watkins Historic West End Chapel, 1003 Ralph D. Abernathy Blvd. Atlanta, GA 30310. Viewing will be held on Friday, January 22, 2021 from 2-6 p.m. at Willie A. Watkins Historic West End Chapel. The service will be live streamed live  CLICK HERE FOR LINK . The interment will be at the Georgia National Cemetery on Monday, January 25. Due to the spread of COVID-19, we are requesting that everyone please wear a mask. Services entrusted to Willie A. Watkins Historic West End Chapel, (404)-758-1731. In recognition of his many years of service, Morehouse College is establishing a scholarship fund in the name of Joseph L. Wingfield, Sr.  The Scholarship

 Source: https://www.markstabernacle.org/History Established 1898 Mark's Tabernacle Baptist Church Aspiring to Strengthen Faith, Confidence, and Joy in Knowing God Church History MARK'S TABERNACLE BAPTIST CHURCH FOUNDER AND BUILDER - 1898 REV. C. H. HOLLOWAY This history had its origin with God in the beginning of the year 1898 under the leadership of Rev. C. H. Holloway, who moved into this community from Danburg. He said when he moved that God revealed unto him to start a meeting. He obeyed the Holy Spirit and selected a place to build a church. At first, he secured a little store room from Mrs. Sophie Mickens which was located on the corner of Butler Street and Lexington Road, now Lexington Avenue. This property was later owned by Bro William Smith and Sis. Sally Smith, members of this church; then it was owned by Mr. John Hill and his wife Gladys. The spot is now owned by Sis. Mozell Gartrell, a member of this church. The front of the building was facing Lexington Road. The