Rep. Carl Gilliard to deliver keynote at Savannah MLK celebration service

Jon G. Burns, Georgia State Representative from 159th District
Jon G. Burns, Georgia State Representative from 159th District
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State Representative Carl Gilliard, a Democrat from Savannah, is scheduled to be the keynote speaker at the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Service. The event will take place on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at 10 a.m. at St. Philip Monumental African Methodist Episcopal Church in Savannah.

The celebration service is held each year to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., bringing together community members for reflection and commemoration.

Rep. Gilliard’s participation as keynote speaker highlights his role in local events that recognize significant historical figures and moments.

Jon G. Burns has represented Georgia’s 159th House District since his election in 2005 as a Republican, succeeding Ray Holland.

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