People gather at the Georgia Capitol on Wednesday to advocate for gun safety laws.

People gather at the Georgia Capitol on Wednesday to advocate for gun safety laws.

One week after 17 people were shot and killed at a Florida high school, gun safety advocates rallied at the Georgia Capitol Wednesday morning. 

GPB's Emily Cureton reports from the rally on this issue

A sea of women in red t-shirts poured into Atlanta’s Liberty Plaza, chanting: ‘Not one more.’

Yolanda Dillon from Smyrna was there with her daughter. She came to represent her sister, who was shot as a teenager.

“She’s been a quadriplegic for 27 years. When I look at my sister I see injustice every day,” said Dillon.

Now, she wants lawmakers to take action to protect children.

“It starts here at the Capitol. A change needs to be made. It happened to my family, but it doesn’t have to happen to other families out there.”

The rally was organized by Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense. Their demands include stricter background checks, and more limits on where weapons can be carried in Georgia.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EyaxJow2lIo

Here's a preview of the rally down at the capitol on Wednesday morning. 

Ben Trussell, 10, and Chloe Trussell, 7, both of Kennesaw, Georgia, hold signs at the Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense rally.

Ben Trussell, 10, and Chloe Trussell, 7, both of Kennesaw, Georgia, hold signs at the Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense rally.

People crying in the crowd at Wednesday's gun safety rally.

People crying in the crowd at Wednesday's gun safety rally.

Alicia Dillon of Smyrna with her mother, Yolanda Dillon. Yolanda's sister was paralyzed by a 16-year-old gunman.

Alicia Dillon of Smyrna with her mother, Yolanda Dillon. Yolanda's sister was paralyzed by a 16-year-old gunman.

The annual event for Moms Demand Action For Gun Sense draws a record crowd this year.

The annual event for Moms Demand Action For Gun Sense draws a record crowd this year.