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A screengrab from now-fired Officer Ivory Streeter's body camera footage shows driver Messiah Young being stunned after officers broke his driver's side window.

RAW Body Camera Footage From Fired Atlanta Officer After Live TV Arrest Of College Students

Atlanta police on Sunday released body camera footage from officers who have since been fired for the violent arrest of two college students Saturday...

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Cities across the state, including Kennesaw, Cartersville and Athens hosted protests against the death of George Floyd.

Despite Unrest, Violence In Atlanta, Protests Across Georgia Remain Peaceful

As Atlanta made national headlines for three nights with fiery protests over the weekend, other cities across the state hosted their own calmer...

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The Atlanta Fire Department and Atlanta Police Department responded Saturday morning to reports of fire and damage inside the Target on Sidney Marcus Boulevard in Buckhead.

New: Damage, Smoke Inside Sidney Marcus Target In Atlanta

The Atlanta fire and police departments responded Saturday morning to reports of fire and damage inside the Target on Sidney Marcus Boulevard in Buckhead.

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Protesters demonstrate on University Avenue while holding a "WE CAN'T BREATHE" sign, Thursday, May 28, 2020, in St. Paul, Minn. Protests over the death of George Floyd, a black man who died in police custody Monday, broke out for the third straight night.

Atlanta's Killer Mike: ‘It Is Your Duty Not To Burn Your Own House Down’

Atlanta-native rapper and activist Killer Mike spoke out about Friday night’s protests in the city, and urged protestors to reconsider damaging property...

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The Georgia National Guard lines up in front of the of the College Football Hall of Fame in the aftermath of a demonstration against police violence on Saturday, May 30, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

College Football Hall Of Fame Damaged During Atlanta Protests

A peaceful march in Atlanta on Friday to advocate for justice in the killings of George Floyd, Ahmed Arbery and Breonna Taylor turned violent, leading...

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An Atlanta Police Officer stands near where police officers and protesters clashed near CNN center, Friday, May 29, 2020 in Atlanta. The protest started peacefully earlier in the day before demonstrators clashed with police.

Kemp Deploys National Guard As Looting, Violent Protests Continue In Atlanta

Gov. Brian Kemp called out as many as 500 National Guard troops shortly after midnight, hours into violent and destructive protests across Atlanta and...

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An Atlanta Police Department vehicle burns during a demonstration against police violence, Friday, May 29, 2020 in Atlanta. The protest started peacefully earlier in the day before demonstrators clashed with police.

Atlanta Protests Turn Violent: Police Cars, Local Restaurants Damaged

Anger, sorrow and fear can be felt around America as demonstrators demand justice in the recent killings of Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd and Breonna...

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Organizer Of Atlanta March Inspired By Activist Grandmother

A protest march  Friday afternoon in Atlanta follows the deaths of  Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia, Breonna Taylor in Kentucky and George Floyd in Minnesota....

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