Want to share a story? Activists, attorneys and supporters of Arbery say they welcome the Georgia Attorney General's recent decision to appoint a new prosecutor to the case but they say more action should be taken. Support independent, faith-based journalism. On February 23, 2020, 25 year-old Ahmaud Arbery was chased and gunned down by Travis McMichael, son of retired Brunswick investigator Greg McMichael, under the father’s and son’s pretenses of witnessing a burglary in Satilla Shores of Glynn County. Calvary Chapel This is why we have created the CGN Church Relief Fund, so that we might “excel in this act of grace also” (2 Corinthians 8:7).
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Jones said the family told him that Ahmaud was a running enthusiast. As a community member I have feelings of anger towards those who have misused their public trust, but as clergy I have had genuine sadness for those who have been experiencing such unfair treatment for decades and even generations. He said some people have questioned if the city should have issued the proclamation. The two get vulnerable about their own struggles with this problem and then discuss some ways that Jesus has led them to push past it and overcome it. Lankford spoke with Baptist News Global about ministerial and NAACP efforts to shed light on the Arbery killing. He formerly led a church in inner city Atlanta which was active in social justice causes. “The role of a prosecutor is not to protect law enforcement. Brown went to the Glynn County city in south Georgia on Wednesday where he presented the proclamation celebrating Arbery’s life to his family.
Do you remember how you first learned of the incident? When it came back to the surface several weeks ago, before it started making national news, a clergy friend asked if I had heard about it. “I thought it was pretty much a no-brainer," Brown said. this monthly newsletter.
News about the Brunswick-area shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The family of Ahmaud Arbery say they are overjoyed that the city of Atlanta will honor their loved one who was fatally shot in February while out for a jog.
He was chased down and killed by well-armed two white men, a retired police office and his son. The role of a prosecutor is to represent the people of Georgia and to make sure there are checks and balances on those who will victimize other citizens in the state of Georgia,” attorney Miguel Dominguez said. He just wanted to run.”. Any donations will be MORE than appreciated by Ahmaud's family. "I thought it was one of those situations where this makes sense.". I think it also puts people like the governor and our legislators on notice that we expect honesty and integrity. A one-stop online-hub for Calvary Chapel and the Calvary Global Network. It fell through the cracks. Your one-stop online-hub for Calvary Chapel, by The three men charged with the killing Ahmaud Arbery have all pleaded not guilty on Friday. The councilman said it's important for the council to show that it stands united with Brunswick and Arbery's family. Ahmaud Arbery was only 25 years old. In this video, we asked speaker, author, and Bible professor, Dr. Christopher Yuan, how Christians, and specifically White Christians, can better love their Asian brothers and sisters.". His comments are presented here, edited for brevity and clarity.