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News Articles: protests

Athens-Clarke County District 2 Commissioner Mariah Parker leads a march in downtown Athens, Georgia, on Sunday, May 31. Parker tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday and encouraged fellow protesters to get tested.

Athens Commissioner Tests Positive For COVID-19 After Protest, Health Experts Urge Testing

After testing positive for coronavirus, Athens-Clarke County District 2 Commissioner Mariah Parker will not be attending any protests until her two-week...

June 05, 2020
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By:
  • Sofi Gratas
Protestors gather at Confederate monument in downtown Athens during a protest June 2.

Athens Mayor Calls For Removal Of Confederate Monument In Wake Of Recent Protests

The majority of Athens-Clarke County residents have expressed outrage at the use of force used against protesters on Sunday night. The demonstrations...

June 04, 2020
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By:
  • Sofi Gratas
After the Stand With Charlottesville candlelight vigil on Aug. 13, 2017, in Decatur, Ga., attendees gather to discuss the controversial "Lost Cause" monument in Decatur Square.

'Enough Is Enough' Atlanta Suburb Protest Brings Large Crowd

Around 1,500 protesters gathered outside a Confederate monument in Decatur, Georgia, as demonstrations continued throughout the state against racism,...

June 04, 2020
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By:
  • Associated Press
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms poses for a photo in her office in Atlanta, Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018.

Black Female Mayors In Spotlight Amid Protests And Pandemic

As the coronavirus and protests against police brutality have swept the nation, black female mayors including Atlanta's Keisha Lance Bottoms and Chicago...

June 02, 2020
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By:
  • Associated Press
This screenshot photo was taken from an arrest live on TV Saturday May 30, 2020, during the second night of violent protests in Atlanta.

2 Atlanta Cops Fired After College Students Violently Arrested On Live TV

Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms said two police officers were fired Saturday and three placed on desk duty after using “excessive force” in the...

June 01, 2020
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By:
  • La'Raven Taylor
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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By:
  • Ellen Eldridge
This image from video posted on YouTube Friday, May 29, 2020, purports to show the arrest of CNN journalist Omar Jimenez.

Who Is Omar Jimenez, The CNN Reporter Arrested While Covering Minneapolis Protests?

Omar Jimenez was documenting history when he became a part of it. He was arrested as he covered overnight, violent protests in Minneapolis. He has since...

May 29, 2020
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By:
  • La'Raven Taylor
Pastor Daniel Medina reads from the Bible in Spanish and English.

Protesters Gather In Macon Under Threat Of ICE Raids

A crowd of protesters bowed their heads as Pastor Daniel Medina led them in a bilingual prayer on the steps of Macon City Hall as locals joined a...

July 19, 2019
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By:
  • Marianna Bacallao and
  • Emily Rose Thorne
Protesters marched on the steps of UGA's Administration Building this spring to demand reparations.

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  • Race

Protesters Demand Reparations For Slave History And Handling Of Human Remains At UGA

The University of Georgia continues to grapple with a difficult chapter of its history. It’s been under fire for how it handled the discovery of human...

June 11, 2019
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott and
  • Allison Krausman
Atlanta Falcons team owner, Arthur Blank, along with coaches and players, recently participated in ride-alongs with Atlanta police.

Atlanta Falcons Participate In Police Ride-Alongs, Community Discussions

As tensions between football players and National Football League owners continue to build over national anthem protests, some Atlanta Falcons are...

June 12, 2018
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By:
  • Camile Ervin

On Second Thought For Tuesday, January 23, 2018

Last week, the Coca-Cola Company unveiled an ambitious plan to recycle a bottle or can for every drink it sells. It’s the latest move by the Atlanta...

January 23, 2018
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By:
  • Celeste Headlee ,
  • Emily Cureton ,
  • and 3 more

Do Curfews Actually Make Cities Safer?

#ATLisReady is a group that has hosted demonstrations throughout Atlanta. Mayor Kasim Reed has allegedly considered setting a curfew in response to the...

July 27, 2016
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By:
  • Celeste Headlee and
  • Taylor Gantt

Atlanta Protests Avoid Violence, But Will The Peace Last?

Police shootings of unarmed African American men have sparked protests across the country, including in Atlanta. The protests in the city have been...

July 25, 2016
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By:
  • Celeste Headlee and
  • Taylor Gantt

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