As demonstrations erupt across the nation over the killing of george floyd.
Atlanta protest fire. Atlanta embodies these values and i encourage all who exercise these rights to remember atlanta s legacy of peaceful protest leading to progress 4 30 p m. Protests are on the move. Protests following the death of george floyd a black man who pleaded that he couldn t breathe while he was held down with a knee by a minneapolis police officer have spread nationwide. Protests were organized in cities around the united states following the death of george floyd during an arrest.
Protesters set a police car on fire struck officers with bottles vandalized the headquarters of cnn and broke into a restaurant in downtown atlanta as a demonstration that started peacefully. Atlanta what started as peaceful demonstrations over the killing of george floyd a minneapolis man who died while in police custody turned violent friday evening in atlanta as people clashed. Things turned ugly during protests in downtown atlanta where a police car was set on fire. Atlanta fire said fire units in the area but unable to get to fire due to protestors related.
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