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Pastors discuss challenges to living a healthy life in preparation for a group discussion with Georgia Baptist leaders. The listening session took place Jan. 27 at Turning Point at Mabel White in Macon. SCOTT BARKLEY/Index

Posted Monday, March 16, 2020 5:21 pm

Scott Barkley

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Various Georgia Baptist events cancelled or postponed due to COVID-19

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