Crowd Turns Out For Back The Blue Rally At Sheriff's Office

More than 100 people turned out on Thursday in front of the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office in Watkinsville to show support for local law enforcement officers.

Organized by Jamey Canady via Facebook, the Back The Blue Rally included a prayer by Kevin “Chappy” Hynes, a Watkinsville police officer and chaplain, and brief comments by Oconee County Sheriff Scott Berry.

Those present waved flags, carried signs with messages such as Back The Blue, and intermingled with Sheriff Department deputies leaving work at the Thursday shift.

The group stretched out along Experiment Station Road and encouraged passing motorists to honk their horns in support of their cause.

The atmosphere was celebratory and, at times, very loud.

Canady said the goal was to let the deputies “know that we’re here for them.”

For more on the story, with a video of clips from the rally, please go to Oconee County Observations.