CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — Approximately two dozen demonstrators gathered on the Clarkesville square Thursday afternoon for a peaceful protest against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
The “Sign Waving” event, organized by the 9th District Congressional Democrats with support from the Habersham County Democratic Party, was part of a broader series of “Blue Wave” gatherings. Organizers stated the events are intended to affirm constitutional principles, reject authoritarianism, and demonstrate the role of peaceful protest in a democratic society.
Participants stood at the intersection of Highways 115 and Historic US 441, displaying American flags and placards with slogans such as “Melt ICE for GOOD,” “Stop violence by ICE,” and “No secret police.” One demonstrator displayed a Greenland flag, citing opposition to presidential rhetoric regarding the potential acquisition of the Danish territory.
The demonstration occurred amid heightened national tensions following the shooting death of Renee Good, which has sparked ongoing confrontations between protesters and ICE agents in Minneapolis.
Despite the presence of a counter-protester across the street, the gathering remained civil. Organizers urged participants to remain “positive and respectful,” emphasizing a community-focused approach. “Remember, we are speaking to our neighbors,” the Habersham County Democratic Party noted in a social media post.
The event drew participants from Habersham and neighboring counties, including Stephens and White. Additional demonstrations are scheduled to continue on Thursdays from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. in Clarkesville and other locations throughout Georgia’s 9th Congressional District.
