We had a wonderful stay at Spacious Skies Campground! A big thank you to Melissa and her team for taking care of us in every way! Madina from Kazakhstan sadly left our team this morning, we were grateful for the joy and enthusiasm she brought, and hope she will join again soon!

Devashishu enjoying his morning coffee on the tranquil banks of the Ogeechee River which runs right by the campground.

No swimming here!

The mens team hit the road early!

Our first meeting of the day was at Walthourville City Hall, where the City had a grand welcome for our team!

They made this poster to invite people to join!

Walthourville is in Liberty County, and this Liberty Bell with the word liberty in many languages greatly impressed us all!

We received a heroes welcome from Mayor Sarah Hayes, pictured on the left; and City Clerk, Shana Moss, pictured at the lectern; who served as the MC for the event.

We invited everyone to join us in singing the World Harmony Run Song, they most enthusiastically joined!

Local Liberty County Clergy members surrounded us, offering prayers and blessings to our team. We were greatly moved and blessed by their most powerful prayers for our protection and success! They even sang for us!

Mayor Hayes offered us a beautiful proclamation on behalf of the City.

Mayor Sarah Hayes handing the plaque to Peace Run Executive Director, Salil Wilson and joined by Council Members Patrick Underwood and Bridgette Kelly and City Attorney Luke Moses.

We presented Mayor Sarah Hayes with our Torch-Bearer Award in honor of her outstanding spirit of dedicated service to her community in countless ways. She won the hearts of our team members from the moment we met her!

Mayor Hayes with our Certificate of Appreciation.

We also offered our Torch-Bearer Award to Pastor Katrina Deason, who is also well known by all for her commitment to loving and serving the community through her ministry, service to the needy and even setting up a Community Radio Station!  She lives close by in the City of Hinesville and is affectionately known as the "Heart of Hinesville".  She has served as pioneer and senior pastor of The Liberty Prayer Chapel for 24 years. Pastor Deason has faithfully served as Executive Director of the Liberty County Manna House for 25 years. Manna House Food Bank currently serves more than 2,500 needy and homeless citizens in Liberty County with grocery assistance, clothing and hot meals each month.

A big big thank you to all the local people who gathered to welcome us to Liberty County, we were greatly moved by your enthusiastic and heart-felt generosity!

We had a great photo shoot opportunity after the event!

Everyone had the chance to hold the peace torch!

We made many new friends!

A big thank you to the local Fire Department for coming along!

WGSWDTD

What Good Shall We Do This Day?  -Benjamin Franklin

We were provided with delicious fruit and muffins which we thoroughly enjoyed!

The team had fun with the celebratory America 250 decorations!

Mayor Hayes and local resident Janelle Johns, who is running for County Commissioner in the upcoming election, ran the torch out of the City Hall premises heading for our destination of Jesup.

The women's team heading South.

We always enjoy meeting new friends! Thank you Donovan for holding our torch and sharing your wishes for peace!

Water lilies abounded on the side of the road!

Saihna takes the wheel!

A big thank you to Charles and Willie who generously hosted our team at their spacious and welcoming Twin Ponds RV Park and Campground.

We were thrilled that Charles and Willie joined us for dinner!

In the morning  I discover the beauty of peace.  In the evening  I discover the peace of beauty. -Sri Chinmoy