ATLANTA, Ga. (WSAV) -- The Georgia Council on Literacy (GCL) hosted its second annual Georgia Reads Day Monday at the College Football Hall of Fame.

The event featured a Reading Rally with more than 400 students to emphasize the importance of improving Georgia’s literacy rates. The event was also live-streamed statewide on Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB), ensuring classrooms across Georgia were able to participate in the literacy celebration.

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp issued a proclamation designating Sept. 22, as Georgia Reads Day. The goal of the movement is to raise awareness about the importance of literacy.

“Early literacy and education continue to be top priorities for the Georgia House,” said Speaker Jon Burns. “Our children are our future, and their future starts in our clas

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