Floyd Griffin Jr. was the city s first Black mayor Author: Madilyn Harrell (13WMAZ) Updated: 6:44 PM EST February 24, 2021
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. The city of Milledgeville and Baldwin County NAACP chapter are hosting a ceremony on Saturday for the dedication of Floyd Griffin Jr. Street and the rededication of Black Heritage Plaza.
Griffin was the first Black state senator to represent a majority white rural district and first Black mayor of Milledgeville. He served as mayor from 2002-2006.
Griffin is a veteran who served 20 years in the U.S. Army and his legacy is familiar to many in Central Georgia.
He says when the NAACP got his permission to name the street after him and rededicate the Black Heritage Plaza in his name that he was, pleased. surprised. and humbled.