Protesters gathered in front of Atlanta City Hall on June 5, 2023 as Atlanta City Council holds a period of public comment and votes on funding for the proposed police training facility.

Protesters gathered, lined up and created banners in front of Atlanta City Hall on June 5, 2023 as Atlanta City Council holds a period of public comment and votes on funding for the proposed police training facility.

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Sixty-one people have been indicted on racketeering charges in connection with protests against a planned police training center.

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