George Floyd protests in Georgia

This article is about George Floyd protests in the American state of Georgia. For George Floyd protests in the country of Georgia, see International George Floyd protests § Georgia.

George Floyd protests in Georgia
Part of George Floyd protests
Protesters in Atlanta on June 19, 2020 (Juneteenth)
DateMay 28, 2020 – April 2021
Location
Georgia, United States
Caused by
Map
Cities in Georgia in which a protest with about 100 or more participants was held (
)

A series of George Floyd protests took place in Georgia, United States, following the murder of George Floyd in 2020. 11 consecutive days of protests and rallies occurred in Atlanta through June 8, 2020.[3] Through July 2020, protests occurred in twenty various cities and communities in the state.

Governor Brian Kemp announced on May 31 that he had authorized 3,000 National Guard troops ready to be deployed to cities across the state.[4]

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  2. ^ a b Goldberg, Michelle (May 29, 2020). "Opinion - America Is a Tinderbox". The New York Times. Archived from the original on May 30, 2020. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
  3. ^ Alexis Stevens, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. "Atlanta protests: On 11th day, Kemp ends National Guard's involvement". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
  4. ^ Kate Brumback and Brynn Anderson. "Kemp authorizes 3,000 Guard troops for protests in Georgia". Athens Banner-Herald. Associated Press. Retrieved May 31, 2020.