Nearly 175 people gathered in Little Five Points last night to rally and raise awareness about the city’s crime problem. Atlantans Together Against Crime, a grassroots citizen group, organized the event. The group plans to stage rallies in different Atlanta neighborhoods on the last Monday of every month.
Grayson of Mostly Media has video of last night’s event.
Members of Atlantans Together Against Crime, a grassroots advocacy group launched after the slaying of John Henderson, will hold a rally tonight in Little Five Points to raise awareness about crime in the city. The group plans to rally in a different Atlanta neighborhood on the last Monday of every month.
Here’s the information from the organization’s Facebook group:
Reclaim Atlanta’s Neighborhoods!
A Rally for Action, Awareness, & Change.Monday, January 26th.
5p-7p
Findley Plaza, Little Five Points
On Wednesday night, more than 20 Atlanta restaurants including JCT Kitchen, 97 Estoria, Beleza, El Taco and Stella Trattoria will participate in a “dine out” benefit. Participating restaurants are encouraged to donate at least 20 percent of the evening’s proceeds to a reward fund established for information leading to the arrest of the people involved in Henderson’s slaying. For a map and full list of participating restaurants, visit ATAC’s group page.
