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Some news in the greater Cascade area, presented visually by correspondent Yolande Minor.A birthday party for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was held by Hosea Feed the Hungry and Homeless Monday at the Georgia International Convention Center off of Camp Creek Parkway. Hosea Feed the Hungry and Homeless fed 3000 people a delectable dinner of turkey, ham, dressing, rice, salad, egg roll, and birthday cake. Barbers and beauticians volunteered their time and gave free haircuts and hair styles to those in need. Also, free health care screenings were provided by Kaiser Permanente. Furthermore, free clothing and shoes were given away. Gwinnett County buses, Gateway, and Marta Transit …
Two generations by the name of Will were among the guest at the 21st Annual Southwest Community Music Festival, sponsored by the Another Way Out. Willie J., the young reggae artist, chose to remember his hometown, New York, and the events of 9/11 through his song, "We Must Go On.. And, A.B. Will, an entrepreneur, passed out his homemade pineapple air freshener reflecting his spirit of innovation and creativity to deflect the hard economic times. Both men expressed a sentiment of striving forward through difficult times. Glenn "Tall Boy" Woods of Praise 97.5 and Majic 107.5 played Connect 4 …