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Painting begins on mural honoring music legend Little Richard

A GoFundMe account was create to fund the mural where $5,000 was raised in less than 24 hours.

MACON, Ga. — One Macon business is honoring the late rock star and legend Little Richard with a mural.

Monday, the mural was started as a way to remember Little Richard Penniman, and at the Society Garden, people were able to see its progress.

A GoFundMe account was create to fund the mural where $5,000 was raised in less than 24 hours.

Brad Evans says he always been a huge fan of Little Richard, and he says it's very important to have this mural go up with everything the country is facing. Evans wants to send a message of love and respect to the family of the legendary musician and hopes that the painting of the mural can bring everybody together.

"I feel like we're divided and I hope that we can find a reason to come together through all this," Evans said.

He says people will be able to come view the mural as the progress continues, and estimates that it will be done by Thursday.

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