December 2018 – Article 2:   

ALL PRO-LIFE SUPPORTERS are encouraged to REGISTER HERE and to plan ahead to attend the 2019 Georgia March for Life and Memorial Service on Tuesday, January 22 at Atlanta’s Liberty Plaza, across from the State Capitol. The ‘Georgia March for Life and Memorial Service’ is hosted by Georgia Right to Life (GRTL).

 

Since 1999 KEYNOTE SPEAKER KIPPER TABB has provided leadership at Perimeter Church as Pastor for Celebrate Recovery, Marriage, and Prayer. He is also Parish Pastor to over 800 of the more than 4600 members at Perimeter.

 

In the early ‘90s, he provided videography services for fellow church member, Karen Black, who sought to help women choose life prior to entering abortion mills. The videos protected Karen from the false accusation of blocking access to the mills.

 

Kipper has dedicated the last quarter of his life to bring God’s people to recognize His image in ALL persons – from conception till their natural death – as God designed it to be.

 

Christian Radio host, author, Grammy-nominated vocal artist, musician, political and business consultant, and widowed mother of one amazing daughter, Atlanta’s own WSB Radio personality, Monica Matthews, is the emcee for the event.

“The blood-stained statistics on abortion remain horrific,” said Georgia Right to Life (GRTL) President Ricardo Davis. “But we need to look past the numbers and see the humanity of each person affected by this tragedy. They’re family members, co-workers, fellow students and church members.”

The event is intended to express sorrow for the more than 60 million children denied the chance at life, as well as for the women and men who have had their lives damaged by abortion. Families, friends, and entire communities have been affected by the scourge of abortion.

Whether abortion is forced on a helpless victim as occurs in human trafficking, or occurs for another reason, abortion is an evil that has this nation in a death grip that must be broken.

 

“The blood of those innocent precious children cries out for justice,” Davis said. “I ask all pro-life supporters to join GRTL at the Georgia March for Life, in recommitting to the cause of Personhood–protecting those who can’t protect themselves. Together we can advance Personhood in Georgia through more prayer and teaching on the sanctity of life in our churches; more education in our communities; and more discernment in selecting our representatives in the legislature, law enforcement, and in the courts. We must be united in our message to lawmakers and jurists that we will no longer tolerate abortion on demand in Georgia.”

The Annual Memorial Service

Each year hundreds of pro-life supporters gather at Liberty Plaza for a memorial service beginning at 11:00 that includes prayer, praise music, pro-life testimony, and is followed by the keynote address.

The Georgia March For Life

After the memorial service pro-life Georgians join in a one-mile silent march to memorialize the tragic death of over 60,000,000 innocent babies since the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court Decision. The Silent March for Life begins at 1:00 pm.

As you make plans to attend, please share this information and link with people you know, gather friends and family members to join you on Tuesday, January 22 at the 2019 Georgia March for Life. Be counted as one who cares enough to join others to silently pray and walk through the streets of Atlanta as we remember the tens of millions of pre-born babies lost to abortion.

Family Friendly Event

The Georgia March For Life and Memorial Service is a family-friendly event permitted by the City of Atlanta who will provide security at the Memorial Service and March. Children are welcome, although it should be kept in mind that the event is outside and in the streets of Atlanta (while closed to traffic). For safety, young children must be in strollers or under close supervision.

Rain or Shine Event

The Georgia March For Life is a rain or shine event, unless the authorities shut down the city due to adverse weather conditions. Otherwise, there will be no cancellation of the event due to inclement weather.

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TRANSPORTATION, PARKING** AND DIRECTIONS

Capitol and Liberty Plaza – Liberty Plaza is located at the corner of Martin Luther King and Capitol Avenue across from the Capitol. **Please note – No matter which direction you arrive from by car, you’ll need to park off site and then walk to Liberty Plaza. The closest parking can be found at the Pete Hackney Parking Deck at 162 Jesse Hill Jr. Drive SE Atlanta, 30303. (Cash is not accepted)

MARTA: The Georgia State Capitol building at 206 Washington Street SW is only one block away from the Georgia State MARTA station on the blue/green rail line.

Directions via MARTA: Take a blue or green line train to the Georgia State station. If you are traveling from the red or gold rail line, exit at the Five Points station and follow the signs to the eastbound platform. Get on the first eastbound train and ride one stop. Once at the Georgia State station, take the Piedmont Avenue exit out of the station, turn left and walk about a block. Walking time is less than 10 minutes.

Bus Parking: Buses should go to the west side of Washington Street in front of the Capitol to determine if parking is available in that location. If it is not, buses will be rerouted by Capitol security. Church buses with church identification information on the side of the bus are given preference with available parking.

Vehicle Parking: Public parking surrounding the Capitol can be found on this interactive map. Parking fees vary by lot. Certain lots may be closed due to the legislative session.

The following lots are always open to the public if spaces are available:

• Pete Hackney 162 Jesse Hill Jr. Drive Atlanta, GA 30303** closest to Liberty Plaza
• Steve Polk Plaza Parking is located on M.L. King, Jr., Drive, one block from the Capitol
• A surface lot is located on Memorial Drive, one block from the Capitol
• Underground Parking: A parking garage is located on the north side of Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, two blocks from the Capitol

From the South:
Take I-75/85 North to Exit 245 (Capitol Avenue).
At the bottom of the exit ramp, continue straight through the stop sign.
At the first traffic light, turn left onto Hank Aaron Drive.
Liberty Plaza will be approximately one mile down on the right.

From the North:
Take I-75/85 South to Exit 248A (Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive).
Bear right onto Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive.
Liberty Plaza will be on the left just before you get to the Capitol.

From the East:
Take I-20 West to Exit 58A (Capitol Avenue).
Turn right on Capitol Avenue.
Liberty Plaza will be approximately one mile down on the right.

From the West:
Take I-20 East to Exit 56B (Windsor St./Spring St./Stadium).
At the third light, turn left onto Central Avenue.
Go to Mitchell Street and turn right.
Liberty Plaza will be two blocks down and directly in front of you at the traffic light.

Pete Hackney Garage: One local parking garage is the Pete Hackney Garage at 162 Jesse Hill Jr. Drive SE, Atlanta, GA 30303. It is opposite the back side of the Georgia State MARTA station, two blocks from the Capitol. The cost for daily parking is $10 and payable upon entry. (Cash is not accepted)

Directions: Take the MLK exit off 75-85. Take the first Right (Jesse Hill Dr) and drive under the tubes and MARTA tracks overhead. There are two garage entrances in that block—take the second one. The cost for daily parking is $10 and payable upon entry. (Cash is not accepted)

For more information, please call the Georgia Right to Life office at 770.339.6880, or email stateoffice@grtl.org.

EVENT FAQs

1. Will the event be rescheduled due to inclement weather? The Georgia March For Life is a rain or shine event. Unless the authorities shut down the city, there will be no cancellation due to inclement weather.
2. Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event? There are no ID or minimum age requirements (ID is needed for adults to enter the Capitol. Children may enter with an adult). The Georgia March For Life is a family-friendly event permitted by the City of Atlanta who will provide security at the Memorial Service and March. Small children must be in strollers or under close supervision.
3. What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event? For a list of several parking options in downtown Atlanta, as well as driving directions from around the city, visit http://www.libs.uga.edu/capitolmuseum/about/directions.html.
4. What can I bring into the event? Signs are permitted at the event but they must be hand held and are not allowed to have sticks or posts attached. A personal picture ID is required in the event you intend to enter the State Capitol Building. The event will be conducted at Liberty Plaza and in the public right of way along Atlanta city streets.
5. How can I contact the organizer with any questions? For more information, please call the Georgia Right to Life office at 770.339.6880, or email stateoffice@grtl.org.

ACCESS TO THE CAPITOL –  Adults must have ID to enter the Capitol

Parking: Spaces for visitors with disabilities are located on Mitchell Street. Vehicles may stop briefly at the loading zone to drop off passengers.

Entrances: Visitors in wheelchairs may enter the Capitol from the loading zone off of Mitchell Street and from Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive via ramps which provide access to the first (ground) floor.

Elevators: The elevators are located on the east and west sides of the Capitol.

Restrooms: Wheelchair accessible restrooms are located on the first, third and fourth floors of the Capitol building. Facilities for ladies are located on the first floor, inside the Capitol Avenue entrance and on the third floor in room 342. Men’s facilities can be found on the first floor and on the fourth floor adjacent to the House Gallery.

Water Fountains: Accessible water fountains can be found near the first floor restrooms on the east side of the Capitol and inside the Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive entrance.

Telephones: Both a TDD and a Volume Control Telephone are located on the first floor of the Capitol in the restroom area.

Galleries: Wheelchair spaces are provided in the Senate and House galleries and most legislative committee meeting rooms are accessible.

Capitol Grounds: The paths leading to points of interest on the Capitol grounds are paved.

Security: In compliance with security regulations, all visitors must enter the Capitol through a metal detector; the X-ray machine must examine hand-carried items. No weapons, including pocket knives, are allowed in the Capitol. These items should be left in a vehicle because security is not able to hold these items. In addition, off-duty law enforcement officers will not be allowed to carry their weapons while they are inside the Capitol.