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George Floyd protests in Georgia
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Georgia National Guard soldier at the Governor's Mansion
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Georgia, United States
Atlanta Police Department and the Army National Guard's 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team on the night of May 30

Governor Brian Kemp announced on May 31 that he had authorized 3,000 National Guard troops ready to be deployed to cities across the state.[1]

  • Albany: On Saturday, May 30, about 40 or 50 protesters peaceably demonstrated with signs and chants, lining up along Slappey Boulevard on a vacant lot where they were joined by local officials and supplied with bottled water by Albany police.[2]
  • Atlanta: A peaceful march occurred on May 29 at Centennial Olympic Park and was attended by hundreds. At around 6:00 p.m., protesters marched to the CNN Center, which was then vandalized by protesters starting at around 7:00 p.m. Specifically, some protesters vandalized the CNN logo outside its offices, broke the building's glass, and entered the center at around 9:00 p.m. and destroyed its interior.[3] As tensions between protesters and police escalated, police began using tear gas on protesters. Protesters threw water bottles, eggs, and other objects at officers, burned police cars, and defaced businesses. The College Football Hall of Fame's gift shop was looted; Hall of Fame CEO Kimberly Beaudin told ESPN that "no artifacts or displays were damaged."[4] Three officers were injured in the clashes, including one who was run over by an ATV.[5][6] At midnight, Governor Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency in Fulton County and authorized 500 National Guard members to aid law enforcement in the city.[7] Local black leaders, including Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and rapper and activist Killer Mike, decried the riots.[8] As of Saturday at 5:30, 71 arrests had been made in Atlanta, and one demonstrator was reported shot. Two police officers were fired after they tased two college students.[9][10]
  • Athens: Protesters blocked Broad Street starting around lunchtime on May 29 at the University of Georgia.[11] On May 31, several hundred protesters marched through downtown for several hours ending at the Arch. By midnight, a group of 100 would not leave so police used tear gas to disperse it.[12]
  • Augusta: On May 30, about 60 people marched on Wrightsboro Road. The event was organized on Facebook.[13] On May 31, hundreds of demonstrators marched down Washington Road chanting and holding signs. Richmond County Sheriff Richard Roundtree spoke and deputies marched with the group.[14]
  • Cartersville: About 200 protesters demonstrated peacefully on the steps of the Bartow County Courthouse for an hour on Saturday, May 30.[15] Some stayed afterwards to pick up litter from the courthouse grounds.[16]
  • Columbus: Over 200 protesters walked peacefully along Broadway through downtown Columbus on Sunday afternoon, May 31, with a police escort under the supervision of the mayor and the county sheriff. After the march ended about 3 p.m., some protesters regrouped and walked up 13th Street, blocking traffic; 22 of them were arrested for failing to disperse, a misdemeanor.[17]
  • Dalton: On Monday, June 1, several dozen demonstrators marched peacefully, escorted by city police, from Harmon Field to the Whitfield County Courthouse and then to City Hall.[18]
  • Macon: Hundreds gathered on Sunday, May 31, in Rosa Parks Square downtown for an "Ecumenical Day of Solidarity" organized by local clergy to honor the memories of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor with songs, chants, and prayers. The event was attended by Bibb County Sheriff David Davis and two of his deputies.[19]
  • Newnan: Dozens of protesters gathered for a peaceful rally at the Coweta County Courthouse on the evening of May 30.[20]
  • Rome: A group of about 15 demonstrators protested peacefully at the Rome City Hall on Sunday afternoon, May 31.[21]
  • Savannah: Hundreds of protesters began a march from City Hall on May 31. Some group members went to Martin Luther King Boulevard, while others went to City Market.[22]
  • Thomasville: Nearly 100 protesters, escorted by city police, marched peacefully from the Farmer's Market to Remington Park on Sunday afternoon, May 31, chanting and waving signs, and receiving honks of support from passing motorists.[23]
  • Valdosta: About 50 protesters assembled on the grounds of the Lowndes County Courthouse on the afternoon of May 30 for a peaceful demonstration, and were acknowledged by passing motorists with honks of support.[24]
  • Warner Robins: On May 30, dozens of protesters marched two miles through the city to start a conversation about police brutality.[25]

See also

References

  1. ^ Press, Kate Brumback and Brynn Anderson, Associated. "Kemp authorizes 3,000 Guard troops for protests in Georgia". Athens Banner-Herald. Retrieved May 31, 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  2. ^ Fletcher, Carlton (May 30, 2020). "Albany protesters hold peaceful demonstration". Albany Herald. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
  3. ^ Fernando Alfonso III. "CNN Center in Atlanta damaged during protests". CNN. Archived from the original on May 30, 2020. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
  4. ^ Schlabach, Mark (May 30, 2020). "College Football Hall of Fame damaged by protesters". ESPN. Archived from the original on May 30, 2020. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
  5. ^ "See the aftermath of protests outside CNN Center in Atlanta". May 30, 2020. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
  6. ^ "Gov. Kemp declared a state of emergency in Fulton County in response to violent protests in Atlanta". FOX 5 Atlanta. May 30, 2020.
  7. ^ Stevens, Alexis; Habersham, Raisa; Suggs, Ernie; Stirgus, Eric; Brasch, Ben; Pointer, Alyssa; Christian Boone, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. "Atlanta responds to George Floyd killing: Violence erupts downtown". ajc. Archived from the original on May 30, 2020. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
  8. ^ "Protests, some violent, spread to NYC, Atlanta in wake of George Floyd death". The Day. May 30, 2020. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
  9. ^ Shaddi, Abusaid. "UPDATE: 71 arrested during night of violent protests in Atlanta". ajc. Retrieved May 31, 2020.
  10. ^ "News List | Atlanta Police Department". www.atlantapd.org. Retrieved May 31, 2020.
  11. ^ "Photos: Protesters block Broad Street during a demonstration for the death of George Floyd". Athens Banner-Herald. Retrieved May 31, 2020.
  12. ^ Editor, Hunter Riggall | Senior. "BREAKING: Police use tear gas to disperse Athens protesters at the Arch". The Red and Black. Retrieved June 1, 2020. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  13. ^ "Protesters gather on Wrightsboro Road Saturday for a peaceful march". WJBF. May 30, 2020. Retrieved May 31, 2020.
  14. ^ Proto, Laura Pugliese, Nicholas. "Hundreds marched down Washington Road in unity chanting, "WE can't breathe"". www.wrdw.com. Retrieved May 31, 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  15. ^ Whaley, Kevin; Abusaid, Shaddi (May 30, 2020). "'Violence doesn't solve anything': Protesters exhibit peace, unity at Cartersville rally". Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved June 2, 2020.
  16. ^ Swift, James (May 30, 2020). "Hundreds turn out for demonstration in Bartow". The Daily Tribune News. Retrieved June 2, 2020.
  17. ^ Dean, Allie; Chitwood, Tim (May 31, 2020). "'This has got to stop': Hundreds march in downtown Columbus to protest police brutality". Columbus Ledger-Enquirer. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
  18. ^ "Peaceful protesters in Dalton seek justice reform". WTVC. June 1, 2020. Retrieved June 2, 2020.
  19. ^ Slinkard, Caleb (May 31, 2020). "Macon community gathers at Rosa Parks Square to honor George Floyd, call for change". The Macon Telegraph. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
  20. ^ Leftwich, Rebecca (May 30, 2020). "Protests over Floyd, Arbery deaths in downtown Newnan". Newnan Times-Herald. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
  21. ^ "[VIDEO] Peaceful protest in Downtown Rome Sunday". WRGA News. May 31, 2020. Retrieved June 2, 2020.
  22. ^ Cawthon, Graham (May 31, 2020). "Hundreds take to the streets in downtown Savannah to protest killing of George Floyd". WJCL. Retrieved May 31, 2020.
  23. ^ Donahue, Pat (May 31, 2020). "Peaceful protest draws dozens of marchers". Thomasville Times Enterprise. Retrieved June 2, 2020.
  24. ^ Richards, Terry (May 30, 2020). "Valdosta crowd protests George Floyd's death". Valdosta Daily Times. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
  25. ^ "Protesters gather in peace in Warner Robins". WMAZ. Retrieved May 31, 2020.
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