Walkers spread Dr. King's message of peace, love in Cornelia

  • Vanessa Burns and Langston Mayfield walk in Sunday’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Peace Walk in Cornelia. Mayfield represented a strong contingent of children who participated in the event.
    Vanessa Burns and Langston Mayfield walk in Sunday’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Peace Walk in Cornelia. Mayfield represented a strong contingent of children who participated in the event.
  • Bishop Ernest Burns speaks to the assembled guests at Shady Grove Baptist Church after Sunday’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Peace Walk in Cornelia. He braved the cold with the rest of the walkers in downtown Cornelia as he helped organize the march, leading everyone in song as well.
    Bishop Ernest Burns speaks to the assembled guests at Shady Grove Baptist Church after Sunday’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Peace Walk in Cornelia. He braved the cold with the rest of the walkers in downtown Cornelia as he helped organize the march, leading everyone in song as well.
  • Virginia Webb carries her sign with many messages as part of Sunday’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Peace Walk in Cornelia. Dozens of residents came out to support the event despite the cold, windy conditions.
    Virginia Webb carries her sign with many messages as part of Sunday’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Peace Walk in Cornelia. Dozens of residents came out to support the event despite the cold, windy conditions.
  • Jeanette Fuller led the way during the Peace Walk and kept her sign in place despite strong winds.
    Jeanette Fuller led the way during the Peace Walk and kept her sign in place despite strong winds.
   A bitter cold wind could not stop the walking, or the singing, or the love.    The participants in Sunday’s 34th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Peace Walk were undaunted by the suddenly chilly…

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Premium Content is available to subscribers only. Please login to access content or purchase a subscription.

Letter to the Editor

We welcome letters to the editor online. Letters are published at the sole discretion of the newspaper staff in the order they are received.
Submitter Contact Information
CAPTCHA