Greater Lizzieboro Baptist Church asks commission to name portion of Fort Hill Street for past pastors

Deacon Joe Gibson, speaking for Greater Lizzieboro Baptist Church, asked the Macon‑Bibb County Board of Commissioners to consider naming a portion of Fort Hill Street to honor two pastors who have served the congregation.

Gibson described the church's community programs and historical ties to Fort Hill, saying the congregation has "witnessed much Christian growth" under the pastors' leadership and noting the church's community services, annual events and participation in local civic activities. He specifically asked the commission to name a portion of Fort Hill Street in honor of the late Reverend Moses Dumas Sr. and Reverend Dr. Derek Maurice Dumas.

The request was presented during the public comment portion of the Feb. 6 meeting; the commission received the presentation but did not take an immediate vote on a street‑naming ordinance during the meeting. Commissioners thanked Gibson for bringing the proposal forward and for the church's ongoing community work.

Any formal street‑naming action would require a separate agenda item and follow applicable naming procedures and administrative steps.