Central Georgians continue to brainstorm ideas to curb violent crime in Macon
A common suggestion at each forum is reaching out to children early to help prevent a violent lifestyle Author: Carlos Stephens (13WMAZ) Updated: 12:02 AM EDT August 5, 2021
MACON, Ga. Bibb County Commissioner Virgil Watkins held his third Macon Violence Prevention forum this week.
Folks gathered at the Bloomfield-Gilead Recreation Center to brainstorm solutions to violence in Macon.
A common suggestion at each forum is reaching out to children early, something Fredrick Sterdivant wants to see happen.
He d like to see children and teens included in the conversation at these forums.
Bibb County Commissioner Virgil Watkins hosted the second of his three Macon Violence Prevention forums Tuesday night. Author: Carlos Stephens (13WMAZ) Updated: 11:21 PM EDT August 3, 2021
MACON, Ga. The Macon community continues to search for solutions to violence in the area.
Bibb County Commissioner Virgil Watkins hosted the second of his three Macon Violence Prevention forums Tuesday night.
A few dozen folks showed up at the Memorial Park Recreation Center in east Macon.
Some suggestions offered included counseling for children and parents, teaching children healthy ways to process emotions like anger, and involving children in community programs.
Weston Stroud thinks that last idea will make the most difference.