GPB Morning Headlines April 26

Georgia State Patrol officers detain a protester on the campus of Emory University during an pro-Palestinian demonstration Thursday, April 25, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
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Georgia State Patrol officers detain a protester on the campus of Emory University during an pro-Palestinian demonstration Thursday, April 25, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Police broke up an encampment protesting the war in Gaza at Atlanta's Emory University Thursday morning. The university said that 28 people were arrested, including 20 members of the university community.

Black mayors from around the country are gathering in Atlanta this week. The African-American Mayor's Association is set to discuss key policy issues and two major anniversaries.

As manatees and sea turtles make their springtime appearances in Georgia waters, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources is asking boaters to be cautious.