In 1980, he was called up to play for the Atlanta Braves. The season ended 42 days later, leaving him just one service day short of qualifying for a pension.
Governor Brian Kemp among other city and international dignitaries paid their respects April 21 to an army hero and Medal of Honor recipient who lived in Columbus.
“Typically to go through a process like this for us to get to the point of putting the signs out it’s been 60+ days,” said Vice President of Columbus Water Work Vic Burchfield.
Maintenance is scheduled for Monday, April 22 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists are encouraged to use Andrews Rd./ Cusseta Rd./ Brown Ave. as detour routes.