The threat of rain didn’t keep pro-life demonstrators from gathering across Northeast Georgia on Sunday for Life Chain 2025.
In downtown Cleveland and Clarkesville, participants lined the sidewalks for the annual silent, prayerful demonstration in defense of the unborn. The event, held nationwide on the first Sunday of October since 1987, brings together supporters to stand in unity, hold signs, and pray for an end to abortion.
“When they heard there was a chance of rain, it didn’t matter. They still came out, got their favorite signs, and are holding them,” said White County organizer Susan Hage. “We even had another gentleman join us with his own signs, and they were picture signs of the unborn — a big reminder of what it is that we’re trying to protect.”
Events across the region
Cleveland and Clarkesville both saw strong turnouts on Sunday. The Archbishop of Atlanta, Gregory Hartmayer, visited the Clarkesville demonstration with members of St. Mark Catholic Church. Other Life Chain events were scheduled in Blairsville, Lavonia, Franklin Springs, and Carnesville.
Another event is planned for Royston on Sunday, October 12, at 2 p.m. at the intersection of Hwy 17 and Hwy 29.
National movement, local voices
Life Chain began in California and has since grown into a nationwide observance. Each year, on the first Sunday of October, thousands of communities join in solidarity to raise awareness of abortion and offer prayerful support for mothers and unborn children.
Those who gathered in Northeast Georgia on Sunday made their voices heard through prayer and their presence.
Dean Dyer of WRWH Radio contributed to this report
