The Brief
- Young Thug will be interviewed by FOX 5’s Portia Bruner at the College Park festival as part of his community service.
- The city will declare October 11 as “Jeffery Williams Day” honoring Young Thug’s community impact and local roots.
- The 9th Annual Citywide Festival features 200+ vendors, live performances, family events, and a Chaka Khan Foundation tribute.
COLLEGE PARK, Ga. – College Park is gearing up for a star-studded community celebration Saturday that will bring together music, family fun, and local pride with rapper Young Thug taking part in a rare public appearance as part of his community service.
Young Thug to speak
What we know:
Young Thug, whose real name is Jeffery Williams, will be interviewed on stage by FOX 5’s Portia Bruner between 4 and 5 p.m. Organizers said the conversation will focus on encouraging young people to make positive choices and will not include discussion of his ongoing legal matters, trial, or co-defendants. The city will also proclaim October 11 as “Jeffery Williams Day” in recognition of his community impact and roots in College Park.
Star-studded festival
Dig deeper:
The festival’s schedule includes a mix of local and national talent, with performances by Howard Hewett, Young Dro, and Brick Band closing out the evening with funk and soul hits.…