The tragic shooting death of an 8-year-old child in Augusta in 2021 sparked a movement for change a grieving community did not see coming. On today's Local Matters, faith leaders with a heart for service usher in ways for the community to turn pain into purpose. We take a deep dive into the efforts of the Augusta Community Outreach Consortium to transform the landscape of Richmond County's schools, students, families, and churches.DISCLAIMER: Local Matters Podcast Host Janice Allen Jackson is speaking only for herself. Her thoughts, views, and opinions regarding this tragedy belong solely to her. These are not to malign any profession, organization, anyone, or anything. Local Matters does not endorse candidates.To contact Mrs. Jackson for consulting or speaking engagements, please see the Contact Us page:www.Janiceallenjackson.weebly.comFollow us on Social Media:Facebook: www.facebook.com/LocalMattersPodcastofGeorgiaSubscribe on Youtube: Local Matters Podcast of Georgiayoutube.com/@localmatterspodcastofgeorg3624Twitter:twitter.com/JAJAndAssocLLCPodcast:Soundcloud: Local Matters@localmatterspodcastSpotify: Local Mattershttps://open.spotify.com/show/3rtuvmCNMVWfhcO6hkYXCQ?si=637e0260a38c45c7Apple Podcasts: Local Mattershttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/local-matters-podcast/id1547887548