- After midnight, the Governor of Georgia declared a state of emergency in Fulton County due to the unrest over the murder of George Floyd.
- As in other states, Georgia has seen protests over George Floyd’s death have turned violent.
- Protesters unleashed chaos in Atlanta on Friday night for the murder of African-American George Floyd.
Georgia state governor has declared a state of emergency in Fulton County following violent protests in Atlanta on Friday night, as well as in other cities across the country, over the murder of George Floyd in custody. police.
At 12:09 p.m. Saturday, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp tweeted that he was dispatching National Guard troops to Atlanta to help restore peace due to the unrest sparked by the death of George Floyd.
“At the request of Mayor @KeishaBottoms and in consultation with public safety and emergency preparedness officials, I have issued a state of emergency for Fulton County to activate up to 500 @GeorgiaGuard troops to protect people and property in Atlanta. (1/2), ”Kemp announced.
At the request of Mayor @KeishaBottoms & in consultation with public safety & emergency preparedness officials, I have issued a State of Emergency for Fulton County to activate as many as 500 @GeorgiaGuard troops to protect people & property in Atlanta. (1/2)
– Governor Brian P. Kemp (@GovKemp) May 30, 2020
In another message, he added: “They will be deployed immediately to assist @ga_dps, @GaDNRLE, @GA_Corrections and the local police who are working tirelessly to contain illegal activity and restore peace. We will continue to make all state resources available to local leaders during this emergency situation (2/2). ”
The protests started peacefully on Friday, but turned violent, he outlined. Fox 5.
Extensive damage to patrols and buildings was reported during the protests in the Centennial Olympic Park Drive and Marietta Street area, as well as looting of various businesses in the same area. Several small fires also occurred, including the burning of an APD patrol vehicle. Protesters threw bottles of water, eggs and other items at the police. At least three officers were wounded in the event, the media outlet detailed.
They will deploy immediately to assist @ga_dps, @GaDNRLE, @GA_Corrections & local law enforcement who are working tirelessly to subdue unlawful activity & restore peace. We will continue to make all state resources available to local leaders during this emergency situation. (2/2)
– Governor Brian P. Kemp (@GovKemp) May 30, 2020
The CNN Center suffered damage and vandalism, including broken glass and painted graffiti along its exterior.
The video showed that the College Football Hall of Fame and the areas around Lenox Plaza were damaged and looted by several people.
Atlanta police said several arrests were made during the protest.
“What I see happening on the streets of Atlanta is not Atlanta. This is not a protest. This is not in the spirit of Martin Luther King Jr. This is chaos. A protest has a purpose, “Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms said during a press conference Friday night.
George Floyd’s death has sparked protests across the country after a video was released in which a Minneapolis police officer pressed his knee against the African American’s neck, while he said he couldn’t breathe.
George Floyd was pronounced dead in a hospital after being detained by police.
Fire at Del Frisco’s Grille across from Lenox Mall is out. Windows broken and damage to numerous fire trucks. Firefighters picking up hose to leave the scene. @Atlanta_Police and @FultonSheriff protecting firefighters. #AFRD #ATL #Atlanta. pic.twitter.com/dwXXDL3iHk
– Atlanta Fire Rescue (@ATLFireRescue) May 30, 2020
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