jurors from a pool of 1,000. 600 potential jurors will report for possible selection today. >> we want a fair, neutral and impartial jury who will hear the facts of this case. >> reporter: the attorney for arbery's family said it will be challenging considering the possible jurors who will hear the case. that jury pool is going to be drawn from that community that has -- hasn't established the character that can be neutral and fair to someone that looks like ahmaud. >> it has been a long, hard road. every day his name is called in court, i will be there. >> reporter: in the hour before the selection begins, the community will hold a rally, praying for justice. >> feelings of anger, feelings of sadness.