The National Day of Prayer has been at the center of controversy after a recent court ruling but that didn't stop Southwest Georgians from coming together.
Despite a court ruling declaring it unconstitutional, hundreds gathered in downtown Albany for The National Day of Prayer.
“Just means we need prayer all the more. I don't much care with regards to the constitutionality and they can lock me up for it. We've been locked up before. We'll be locked up again. God needs to be the foundation for the totality of what we do,” said Reverend Garrett Andrew, keynote speaker at Thursday’s event.
Those in attendance we spoke to say they are praying for bigger things this year, including the country and everyone in it.
“For religion to catch on in this country again instead of being kicked to the curb like it's being done. More people to be at work – economy,” said Richard Stevens of Albany.
“Pray for our president and our leaders in Congress. Just for our local community and pray for our leaders here. Pray that God will bless our nation again,” said Kevin Jones of Albany.
The ceremony today also covered prayers for education, churches and businesses. Andrew says despite the controversy surrounding the day of prayer, he believes those in our area will keep coming together.
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