On Friday, June 28, 2024, Macon-Bibb County will unveil street signs dedicated to Pastor Charles Jones on Plant Street. The ceremony before the unveiling will take place at 10:00 a.m. at the Greater Rising Star Full Gospel Tabernacle Church (891 Plant Street) where Jones served as a Pastor for almost 30 years.

The street signs will be placed on Plant Street, between Jeff Davis Street and Mercer University Drive.

“Pastor Jones has done so many wonderful things in the Bellevue Community, where I grew up,” says District 2 Commissioner Paul Bronson. “He had an initiative called ‘Down with Dope and Up with Hope’ to fight drugs in the area, that eventually became an example for other cities. Because of his major impact, it’s an honor to pay tribute to him and celebrate his legacy the best way possible.”

Jones made it his mission to clean up drug activity in the Bellevue neighborhood, but also marched in Red Oak in the Atlanta area, Savannah, and other cities. His humanitarian efforts to remove drug dealers and restore peace and security in communities, allowed him to receive an invitation from President Bill Clinton’s administration to the White House

He served on the Macon City Council for more than 10 years, from January of 2001 until December 13, 2013. He was also a Bibb County firefighter prior to serving on the Council and became a Chaplain for the Fire Department.

Jones passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2024. His Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday, June 29, at 12:00 p.m. at Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church (3805 Bloomfield Drive).