Each time the state of Georgia puts someone to death, GFADP members mobilize to stand vigil in protest of the state's brutal and dehumanizing action, and in solidarity with the person being executed. We hold vigils in many communities around the state, including the state capitol in Atlanta and the site of death row in Jackson, Georgia. See the list below to find the vigil nearest you and a local contact person:
Vigils* Scheduled for Mr Pye
March 20, 2024
AMERICUS,GA - KOINONIA FARM
7pm - prayer vigil at Koinonia Farm - 1324 GA Hwy 49 S, Americus, GA 31719
Contact: Elizabeth Dede
229-591-0114 (c), 229-924-0391 (o)
elizabeth@koinoniafarm.org
ATHENS, GA
6-7p.m - downtown Athens in front of the UGA Arch on East Broad Street.
Contact: John Cole Vodicka
612-718-9307
johnvodicka@comcast.net
ATLANTA, GA
6:30pm - meet on the steps of the Georgia Capitol, across from Central Presbyterian, on Washington St
Contact: Kimberly Johnson
205-903-1361
mtsjohnson@gmail.com
AUGUSTA, GA
6:30-7:30 pm - entrance of the Augusta Judicial Center at the corner of Walton Way and James Brown Blvd (9th St.)
Contact: Ayman Fadel
(706) 284-3002
afadel97@gmail.com
BLAIRSVILLE, GA
6:30-7:30pm - St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 3717 Hwy 515, Blairsville, GA 30512
Contact: Annie Grace Bassage
206-310-8730
agbassage@gmail.com
CLARKSVILLE, GA
7-7:30pm - silent vigil in the Gazebo on the square in Clarksville
Contact: Helen O’Brien
706-968-2490
helenobrien23@gmail.com
COMER, GA
6-7pm - prayer vigil at Cliff Yarbrough Memorial Park - Comer Quaker worship group is hosting this vigil with the support of Jubilee Partners.
Contact: Angie Martin
comerquakers@gmail.com
DECATUR, GA
6:30pm - on Ponce in front of the old Courthouse – intersection of Ponce and Clairmont
Contact: Andrew Johnson
(770) 301-6986
ahjohnson113@gmail.com
JACKSON, GA
6:00pm - in front of the Georgia Diagnostic & Classification Prison, where the execution will take place; please bring your photo ID; cars will be searched upon entry to the prison grounds. GA Diagnostic Prison, 2978 Hwy 36 West Prison Blvd, Jackson, GA 30233.
Contact: Mary Catherine Johnson
(404) 273-0621
mcjohnson78@yahoo.com
JOHNS CREEK, GA
7pm - Saint Brigid Catholic Church, 3400 old Alabama Road, Johns Creek, GA
Contact: Cathy Schneider
502-592-9123
cathyschneider123@gmail.com
MACON, GA
6:30pm - on the sidewalk in front of Macon City Hall, 700 Poplar St, Macon 31201
Contact: Karlan Holik
(229) 224-8391
karlanholik@gmail.com
MARIETTA, GA
6:30-7:30pm - Marietta Square in front of the Marietta Courthouse
Contact: Debby Freel
(404) 641-7719
debbyfreel@gmail.com
SAVANNAH, GA
5-6PM - meet in front of city hall and stand on the corners of Bull and Bay Street with signs
Contact: Sr Jackie Griffith
872- 205-5862
jackiegriffith@comcast.net
*You are welcome to wear t-shirts and carry signs such as GFADP, NOT IN MY NAME, or STOP EXECUTIONS NOW, etc.