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ATLANTA, Ga. (CW69 News at 10) — Governor Brian Kemp, other state officials and faith leaders held a prayer service in the Georgia State Capitol’s rotunda on April 27, 2020 at 10 a.m., in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Kemp urged all Georgians and members of the faith community to participate by posting their own prayer videos on social media throughout the day.

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“Our unprecedented battle with COVID-19 has proven the resolve of the people of Georgia to fight hard, come together, and do what is necessary to stop the spread of the virus,” said Governor Kemp, in a press release.

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Due to social distancing guidelines, the prayer service was not open to the public, but it was shown via livestream on Facebook.

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Click on the video to watch the service.