Jon Burns, Speaker of the House | Official U.S. House headshot
Jon Burns, Speaker of the House | Official U.S. House headshot
State Representative Mesha Mainor, along with local officials and members of Atlanta's business community, will hold a ceremony on October 5, 2024. The event is to honor Maceo A. Brown, founder and former president and CEO of System 5 Electronics, Inc., by unveiling the Maceo A. Brown Memorial intersection sign. This intersection is where Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard, Anderson Avenue, and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive converge.
Rep. Mainor remarked on her personal connection to the community: "Growing up in the Mozley Park community, I remember my mother attending Henry McNeal Turner High School with the Brown boys." She emphasized the significance of recognizing extraordinary individuals from Atlanta’s Westside, saying, "Maceo A. Brown stands out as a magnificent servant leader."
The dedication will take place at Anderson Avenue and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive NW, near System 5 Electronics' original office location at 1761 Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard. The event aims to celebrate Maceo A. Brown's contributions through his leadership and commitment to philanthropy in the community.
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