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Throughout Georgia, pastors prepare to follow recommendations against COVID-19

In a video posted to First Baptist Moultrie's Facebook page, Pastor Matt Peek teaches a praise song for children in preschool. SCREEN GRAB/Facebook

Posted Thursday, March 19, 2020 10:00 pm

Scott Barkley

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Throughout Georgia, pastors prepare to follow recommendations against COVID-19

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