Augusta museum celebrates life of former Mayor Edward McIntyre
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - On Thursday, the Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History celebrated the life and legacy of former Mayor Edward McIntyre Sr. at a .
McIntyre served as Augusta’s first African American mayor from 1981 to 1983.
During his time as mayor, his leadership paved the way for cultural revitalization and economic development.
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We spoke with McIntyre’s son, Edward McIntyre Jr., about his father’s legacy.
“I’m very proud and it’s time for him to get the recognizable aptitude that he deserves. Sorry, he wasn’t here to see this,” said Edward McIntyre Jr. “It’s nice to see these people here to help honor my dad and their journeys. He helped them get certain positions and careers started.”
We also spoke with the executive director of the Lucy C. Laney Craft Museum of Black History, who says this is a great way of teaching the younger generation about the history of the former mayor and other local figures.
Educators, community gather for ‘Get Augusta Reading’ event
As efforts to improve literacy rates take place around Georgia and the nation, educators, parents and community advocates gathered for the “Get Augusta Reading” kickoff on Thursday.
“Go out and mentor a young person who might be having trouble reading or something to that effect. So, look at these past examples not as things in the past, but look at these past examples as ways to then live your life. History is a great blueprint for how we can then sort of effect change in our current society,” said Corey Rogers.
Augusta will honor former Mayor McIntyre with a Riverwalk naming ceremony.
The event will take place on Friday at noon at 15 Eighth St.
Under his leadership, the concept and development of the Augusta Riverwalk came to fruition transforming the Savannah Riverfront into a vibrant and cherished community space.
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