Artist Theo Ponchaveli wears a mask he created that reads, "Runwithmaud", as he poses for a photo in front of a mural that he is painting in the likeness of Ahmaud Arbery in Texas on Friday, May 8, 2020.

Artist Theo Ponchaveli wears a mask he created that reads, "Runwithmaud", as he poses for a photo in front of a mural that he is painting in the likeness of Ahmaud Arbery in Texas on Friday, May 8, 2020. / AP

Monday on Political Rewind, developments in the case of Ahmaud Arbery over the weekend. State Attorney General Chris Carr formally requested the Department of Justice investigate the handling of the Arbery case.

We discussed the latest with former Attorney General Sam Olens and DeKalbCounty CEO Michael Thurmond.

And, Gov. Brian Kemp said on Saturday that the state now has the lowest number of hospitalizations since early April. The virus continues to take a disproportionate impact on black communities. 

Panelists:

Jim Galloway – Lead Political Writer, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Patricia Murphy – Reporter, Georgia Public Broadcasting's Lawmakers

Michael Thurmond – DeKalb County CEO

Sam Olens – Former State Attorney General

 

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