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Supporters rally at area Chick-fil-A locations
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Johnny Jackson holds a sign supporting Chick-fil-A as dozens of cars wait in line at the double drive-thru at the Cumming restaurant. The line of cars extended out of the parking lot onto Atlanta Highway and through the intersection onto Buford Highway. - photo by JIM DEAN | Times regional staff
Supporters of Chick-fil-A filled area restaurants Wednesday in support of the company and its president’s recent stance about marriage.Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, a Baptist minister, declared Wednesday national “Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day.”Long lines of supporters gathered at the Chick-fil-A locations in Gainesville, Flowery Branch and Oakwood.The Cumming location was one of many nationwide flooded with customers opening their wallets in solidarity.“I’m here to say that I support a company that has Christian values,” Amy Mullivan said. “I’ve always been attracted to this company because of what they do for other people and for their values.”The support follows public backlash over a statement made by the restaurant’s president and chief operating officer, Dan Cathy.