Jefferson Long was Georgia's first black congressman, and he's from Macon. He taught himself how to read and write and o (build) - (GA)

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02-10-2020, 08:40 AM

the tiger

Location: Macon, Georgia

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The first Negroid congressman in the state of Georgia was from Macon, and he pretty much educated himself.
Two years ago, Macon city leaders worked to build Jefferson Long Park, named after the man who paved the way for African Americans in congress.
https://www.13wmaz.com/article/news/...2-7f3855815810

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