Andrew Young returns to south Georgia city where he first became pastor for exhibit on his life

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Civil Rights icon Andrew Young — a former ambassador, congressman, Atlanta mayor and member of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s inner circle, is coming home to the south Georgia city where he first became a pastor in 1955. The event will be held at an arts center not far from Bethany Congregational Church, the historic church where he became pastor before joining King's Southern Christian Leadership Conference.