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News Articles: Savannah protest

Savannah organizers Faith Harris (left) and Nychorida Austin (with bullhorn) lead a protest march flanked by New Georgia Project chairman Francys Johnson, Savannah Mayor Van Johnson (right, in red) and former Mayor Otis Johnson (right, in blue).

Savannah Mayor Van Johnson On Handling COVID-19, Racial Justice And More — In His First 6 Months

America’s mayors have taken center stage in 2020. Big city mayors feuded with state and federal officials over COVID-19 protections and resources, and...

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Local organizers including Faith Harris, center, discuss the gameplan for a protest march in Savannah with veteran Georgia civil rights leader Francys Johnson, right.

Savannah Mayor Announces Equity Task Force, Nightly Curfew In Savannah

UPDATE: Mayor Van Johnson implemented on Sunday a citywide curfew in effect from 8:30 p.m. to 7 a.m. nightly while necessary. He said the city means to...

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Savannah Mayor Van Johnson addressed reporters Saturday evening to discourage violence and say he would attend a protest in the city's downtown on Sunday.

Savannah Mayor Will Attend Protest, Says Violence Not Tolerated

Savannah Mayor Van Johnson plans to attend a protest in the city’s downtown Sunday, he said in a press conference Saturday evening. The demonstration,...

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