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Political Rewind: Primary Elections During Massive Demonstrations

Friday on Political Rewind, a big day in Georgia political news. Early voting for the state’s June 9 primary ends today. Officials predict long lines...

June 05, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
Protesters demand justice in Atlanta, Ga., on June 1, 2020.

Atlanta Mayor Walks With Protesters, Urges Solutions

Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms addressed a crowd gathered downtown to protest racism, police violence and the killing of George Floyd. Bottoms told...

June 05, 2020
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By:
  • Associated Press

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: The Next Steps For Police Reform

Thursday on Political Rewind, a conversation with a police chief who says police departments need a culture change that values human life. Today, we...

June 04, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
Former President Jimmy Carter in 2015.

Jimmy Carter: Privileged, Powerful Must Fight Racial Biases

Former President Jimmy Carter is calling on Americans of privilege and power to fight racial injustice. The 95-year-old former president issued a...

June 04, 2020
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  • Associated Press
Deontez Wimbley

Opinion: Protests Are Needed To Disrupt Our Comfort

* Editor's note: The following commentary is published as submitted and reflects the views of the author and not necessarily Georgia Public Broadcasting...

June 04, 2020
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By:
  • Deontez Wimbley
Protesters in pose for a picture with Dunwoody police officers after a protest in front of the police department's headquarters on June 1.

President Carter, Police Across Georgia React To George Floyd's Death

After more than a week of protests following the death of George Floyd, officials in the law enforcement community continue to share their thoughts,...

June 03, 2020
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By:
  • Ben Abrams

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: As Elections Approach, A Reckoning With Police Policy

Wednesday on Political Rewind, the primary in Georgia is less than a week away. Where do we stand going into the June 9 election following widespread...

June 03, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
About 800 people marched in protest of police violence in Macon Tuesday.

In Macon, A Protest March With The Cooperation Of Police

Before 18-year-old Sadonna Fleming picked up a megaphone and led about 800 protesters through the streets of Macon, she introduced police officers to...

June 03, 2020
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By:
  • Grant Blankenship
Police watch protesters in downtown Atlanta, Saturday, May 30, 2020, in Atlanta. The protesters were demonstrating against the the killing of George Floyd by police in Minnesota which has sparked worldwide protests and rioting nationwide.

Groups Condemn Detainment Of Journalists In Atlanta Protests

Several journalism organizations are condemning authorities’ detainment of two journalists who were covering protests in Atlanta. The Georgia chapter of...

June 02, 2020
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  • Associated Press
Atlanta police chief Erika Shields answers questions about out-of-state protestors being involved in the city's protests during a press conference on May 31.

Breakdown: Data On 82 People Arrested In Atlanta During Racial Unrest

Government leaders, including President Donald Trump, posited last weekend that out-of-state agitators brought violence to protests across the nation...

June 02, 2020
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  • Ben Abrams
People have been making signs and protesting racial injustice for more than a week after the latest death of a black person by a white police officer.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Could Current Moment Mark A Turning Point?

Tuesday on Political Rewind , demonstrations continue in Atlanta and across Georgia as protesters voiced opposition and anguish over the death of George...

June 02, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Following Demonstrations, What Happens Now?

Monday on Political Rewind , demonstrations across Georgia against police violence drew huge crowds this weekend. So, what’s next for our communities,...

June 01, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
Cities across the state, including Kennesaw, Cartersville and Athens hosted protests against the death of George Floyd.

Despite Unrest, Violence In Atlanta, Protests Across Georgia Remain Peaceful

As Atlanta made national headlines for three nights with fiery protests over the weekend, other cities across the state hosted their own calmer...

June 01, 2020
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  • Sarah Rose
Local organizers including Faith Harris, center, discuss the gameplan for a protest march in Savannah with veteran Georgia civil rights leader Francys Johnson, right.

Savannah Mayor Announces Equity Task Force, Nightly Curfew In Savannah

UPDATE: Mayor Van Johnson implemented on Sunday a citywide curfew in effect from 8:30 p.m. to 7 a.m. nightly while necessary. He said the city means to...

May 31, 2020
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By:
  • Emily Jones
Atlanta Police monitor demonstrators protesting, Friday, May 30, 2020 in Atlanta. The protest started peacefully earlier in the day before demonstrators clashed with police.

Atlanta Police Arrest Over 150 People; Kemp Doubles National Guard Troops

Despite a 9 p.m. curfew enacted by Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, rioters damaged more property across Atlanta. At least one police officer was seriously...

May 31, 2020
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  • Ellen Eldridge
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