June 4, 2022–5:22 p.m.
STAFF REPORTS
Area residents gathered Saturday in front of the joint law enforcement center in downtown Rome to call for change in the wake of continued mass shootings across the US.
The rally was sponsored by Turn Your Back on Hate – a local non-profit activism organization.
Speakers included local faith and community leaders, a parent, and a recent high school graduate.
Those in attendance were encouraged to fill out postcards to send to legislators.
Attendees are invited to sport orange attire, as the event occurs during “Wear Orange” nationwide events on Gun Violence Awareness weekend.