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Calvin Head
Calvin Head, son of Rosie Head, presently uses ten acres of McLaurin's land for an organic farming project for young people.
Howard Higgins
Successful candidate for Constable in 1971-72. He was the first black deputy appointed by Sheriff Moore. The year that he ran the beats were redistricted.
William James Bourne
Candidate for Supervisor in Covington County following the Voter Registration Movement.
Griffin McLaurin
Political organizer who assisted Robert Clark in his run for the State Legislature in Holmes County. Elected Constable of Beat Four in Covington County.

Places

Community Center
The original site of many of the voter registration meetings was in the Sanctified Church (presently known as New Jerusalem) prior to being moved to the Community Center.

Events

Voter Registration in Covington
Date of Event:
1963-1964
Griffin McLaurin was with the second group of people who attempted to go to the courthouse to register to vote in May of 1963.

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