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NAHUNTA, Ga. -- A Klu Klux Klan rally and a counter rally by the NAACP in Nahunta, Ga., on Saturday attracted a large police presence, but there were no clashes between the two groups.
Klan members wore hoods, but no masks, complying with a Georgia law banning them. They also said they have the proper permits for the rally.
"We're just demonstrating for white folks," Jean Spauling said and he and her husband passed out Confederate flags to any man, woman or child who would take one. "(I) don't see many rebel flags out there."
The Klan's speeches to a crowd of over a hundred people focused on illegal immigration of Hispanics, gun rights and sex offenders. Black and white issues were seldom mentioned, although there were a few chants of "white power."
"Everything that this guy's saying, so far, if he didn't have the hood and the hoods around him, his message would come altogether different," said a man who gave his name as Ysryl. "He's making some valid points."
Video: KKK Rallies Against Latinos
On the opposite side of the Brantley County Courthouse, the NAACP was also on the streets of Nahunta. It was leading a multi-racial group of community leaders and residents concerned with the presence of what the group called a "historically racially polarizing organization."
"Anywhere that racism, bigotry rears its head, we are here to counter-protest it," said the Rev. Ezekiel Holley.
The Klan rally broke up after about two hours and the protesters left to some cheers and some boos.
"You thinking, like man, have people moved forward or are they stuck in the way it used to be?" Malinda Aderhold said. "Man, it's time for change."
Channel 4's Scott Johnson said there were approximately 115 officers from 12 separate agencies on hand to keep the peace.
KKK, NAACP Rally In South Georgia - Jacksonville News Story - WJXT Jacksonville
Klan members wore hoods, but no masks, complying with a Georgia law banning them. They also said they have the proper permits for the rally.
"We're just demonstrating for white folks," Jean Spauling said and he and her husband passed out Confederate flags to any man, woman or child who would take one. "(I) don't see many rebel flags out there."
The Klan's speeches to a crowd of over a hundred people focused on illegal immigration of Hispanics, gun rights and sex offenders. Black and white issues were seldom mentioned, although there were a few chants of "white power."
"Everything that this guy's saying, so far, if he didn't have the hood and the hoods around him, his message would come altogether different," said a man who gave his name as Ysryl. "He's making some valid points."
Video: KKK Rallies Against Latinos
On the opposite side of the Brantley County Courthouse, the NAACP was also on the streets of Nahunta. It was leading a multi-racial group of community leaders and residents concerned with the presence of what the group called a "historically racially polarizing organization."
"Anywhere that racism, bigotry rears its head, we are here to counter-protest it," said the Rev. Ezekiel Holley.
The Klan rally broke up after about two hours and the protesters left to some cheers and some boos.
"You thinking, like man, have people moved forward or are they stuck in the way it used to be?" Malinda Aderhold said. "Man, it's time for change."
Channel 4's Scott Johnson said there were approximately 115 officers from 12 separate agencies on hand to keep the peace.
KKK, NAACP Rally In South Georgia - Jacksonville News Story - WJXT Jacksonville
