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Church History Israel Baptist Church was founded in 1916 by a prayer band that met in different homes. On April 27, 1918 the prayer band officially called their first pastor, Rev. A.B. Fort. With a $100 down payment, a small house was purchased at 13 Daniel Street from Mrs. Mary Ficklin, which would become the first church sanctuary. Early members of Israel were Sisters Nora Banks, Mary Kay, Gussie Gaither and Sister Anna Sumpter. Some of the first deacons were Deacons William Blair, David Fort, Alberty Mackey, Lamsol Irby and Deacon Lee Hall. Read the full Church History In 1964 Rev William Smith was called, and accepted, the pastorate of Israel Baptist Church. Under the leadership of Rev. Smith Israel's membership continued to soar in great numbers. Shortly after Rev. Smith accepted the pastorate, the church home at 13 Daniel Street was destroyed by fire. Church services were then held at a vacant church, formerly Tuner Monument located at Edgewood and Boulevard.

Partnership Against Domestic Violence (PADV) is the leading domestic violence agency in Georgia, dedicated to serving survivors and putting an end to domestic violence for nearly 50 years. With a holistic approach that includes prevention, outreach, counseling, shelter services, legal advocacy, and support groups, PADV empowers survivors and works towards creating safer communities. PADV's commitment to educating the community about domestic violence is evident through their community outreach advocates who provide trainings and tabling events throughout the year. Additionally, PADV offers supportive housing programs for domestic violence survivors and a coordinated entry system to assess and prioritize housing needs. By leaving a legacy with PADV, individuals can make a lasting impact in the fight against domestic violence.Generated from the website