Residents honor the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Cordele residents march in honor of MLK

ALBANY, Ga.- Monday was all about the King. On that frigid but sunny MLK Service Day, South Georgia residents used their time off to serve their community. In Cordele, residents honored Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., by taking to the streets and singing as they marched in Cordele’s Annual MLK March for Unity. The marchers waved and clapped as they sang in unison down Joe Wright Drive.

Volunteers work together on MLK Day

In Albany, Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital partnered with a number of community projects to honor Dr. King’s legacy and give back to the community they serve. The first project of the day involved planting fruit trees and seasonal plants in Flint River Fresh’s community garden located at 211 W. 5th Ave. The organization’s leader Fredando Jackson was “overwhelmed” by the day’s turnout of volunteers but eagerly welcomed the extra hands.

Albany residents signing up for free flu shots

Along with the Dougherty County Health Department, the hospital provided free flu shots to anyone willing to be poked near the food court of Albany Mall.