Macon-Bibb County names intersection in honor of Vietnam Marine killed in action
The county officially unveiled the new name for the intersection of Hopewell and Midway Roads, honoring a man killed in action in the Vietnam War.
Author: Ashlyn Webb (WMAZ)
Updated: 11:46 PM EDT May 14, 2021
BIBB COUNTY, Ga. — A Bibb County family says there is extra meaning about the road they live on.
Friday, Macon-Bibb County officially unveiled the new name for the intersection of Hopewell and Midway roads, honoring a man killed in action in the Vietnam War.
Wallace Johnson and his brother, Private First Class (PFC) Horace Johnson Jr. grew up on Hopewell Road in Lizella. Wallace says he has countless memories with his brother along this stretch of road.