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Macon law firm gives away Easter dinners in honor of pastor who died from COVID-19

The 44-year-old pastor lost his battle with COVID-19 in February.

MACON, Ga. — Forrest B. Johnson and Associates gave away 1,000 meals to Central Georgia families in need on Saturday.

Cars were able to pull up at the New Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church and receive their free food that was provided by Anderson's Diner. 

Kids also picked up a treat -- the first 100 kids in line received an Easter basket filled with goodies.

The goal of the event was to honor Bryant Raines, the late pastor of New Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church in Macon, who died from COVID-19 in February at the age of 44.

Leitra Maxwell with the law firm says they just wanted to continue Pastor Raines' legacy. 

"Raines and New Pilgrim has always been a part of the FBJ family, and we wanted to honor his legacy, and part of honoring that legacy and part of that legacy is picking up where he left off. He loved this community, he loved the Middle Georgia area, so we wanted to come here and bless people for Easter," she said.

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