Atlanta protests: City braces for second night of marches

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PHOTOS: Atlanta braces for second night of protests

AJC PHOTOS: After peaceful protests turned violent Friday night, May 29, the city prepares for Saturday night.

May 30, 2020 - Atlanta - Police set off tear gas around Centennial Olympic Park as the city of Atlanta was under a 9pm curfew as protests continued for a second day. Protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody spread around the United States on Saturday, as his case renewed anger about others involving African Americans, police and race relations. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal Constitution

May 30, 2020 - Atlanta - Protesters attacking Police Zone 5 downtown. Small groups of people roam the streets after curfew Saturday, some vandalizing property, as protests began for a second day. Protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody spread around the United States on Saturday, as his case renewed anger about others involving African Americans, police and race relations. Hyosub Shin / hyosub.shin@ajc.com

May 30, 2020 - Atlanta - Fireworks got set off near Centennial Olympic Park as the city of Atlanta was under a 9pm curfew as protests continued for a second day. Protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody spread around the United States on Saturday, as his case renewed anger about others involving African Americans, police and race relations. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal Constitution

May 30, 2020 - Atlanta - There was a heavy police presence around the CNN Center and Centennial Olympic park as protests continued for a second day. Protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody spread around the United States on Saturday, as his case renewed anger about others involving African Americans, police and race relations. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal Constitution

May 30, 2020 - Atlanta - A protestor is arrested downtown near Centennial Park as protests continued for a second day. Protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody spread around the United States on Saturday, as his case renewed anger about others involving African Americans, police and race relations. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal Constitution

May 30, 2020 - Atlanta - Small groups of people roam the streets after curfew Saturday, some vandalizing property, as protests began for a second day. Protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody spread around the United States on Saturday, as his case renewed anger about others involving African Americans, police and race relations. Hyosub Shin / hyosub.shin@ajc.com

May 30, 2020 - Atlanta - Protestors line the street in front of the Governor's mansion on Saturday as protests began for a second day. Protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody spread around the United States on Saturday, as his case renewed anger about others involving African Americans, police and race relations. Hyosub Shin / hyosub.shin@ajc.com

May 30, 2020 - Atlanta - SWAT team members standby inside the gate of the Governor's mansion as protestors line the street in front of the Governor's mansion on Saturday as protests began for a second day. Protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody spread around the United States on Saturday, as his case renewed anger about others involving African Americans, police and race relations. Hyosub Shin / hyosub.shin@ajc.com

May 30, 2020 - Atlanta - Police set off tear gas around Centennial Olympic Park as the city of Atlanta was under a 9pm curfew as protests continued for a second day. Protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody spread around the United States on Saturday, as his case renewed anger about others involving African Americans, police and race relations. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal Constitution

May 30, 2020 - Atlanta - There was a heavy police presence around the CNN Center and Centennial Olympic park as protests continued for a second day. Protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody spread around the United States on Saturday, as his case renewed anger about others involving African Americans, police and race relations. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal Constitution

May 30, 2020 - Atlanta - Protestors line the street in front of the Governor's mansion on Saturday as protests began for a second day. Protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody spread around the United States on Saturday, as his case renewed anger about others involving African Americans, police and race relations. Hyosub Shin / hyosub.shin@ajc.com

May 30, 2020 - Atlanta - There was a heavy police presence around the CNN Center and Centennial Olympic park as protests continued for a second day. Protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody spread around the United States on Saturday, as his case renewed anger about others involving African Americans, police and race relations. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal Constitution

Protesters gather in downtown Atlanta on May 30, 2020. David Wickert/AJC

May 30, 2020 - Atlanta - Protesters attacking Police Zone 5 downtown. Small groups of people roam the streets after curfew Saturday, some vandalizing property, as protests began for a second day. Protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody spread around the United States on Saturday, as his case renewed anger about others involving African Americans, police and race relations. Hyosub Shin / hyosub.shin@ajc.com

May 30, 2020 - Atlanta - There was a heavy police presence around the CNN Center and Centennial Olympic park as protests continued for a second day. Protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody spread around the United States on Saturday, as his case renewed anger about others involving African Americans, police and race relations. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal Constitution

May 30, 2020 - Atlanta - Police began to make arrests outside Centennial Olympic Park as protests continued for a second day. Protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody spread around the United States on Saturday, as his case renewed anger about others involving African Americans, police and race relations. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal Constitution

May 30, 2020 - Atlanta - There was a heavy police presence around the CNN Center and Centennial Olympic park as protests continued for a second day. Protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody spread around the United States on Saturday, as his case renewed anger about others involving African Americans, police and race relations. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal Constitution

May 30, 2020 - Atlanta - Protestors in the street in front of the Governor's mansion on Saturday as protests began for a second day. Protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody spread around the United States on Saturday, as his case renewed anger about others involving African Americans, police and race relations. Hyosub Shin / hyosub.shin@ajc.com

May 30, 2020 - Atlanta - Several were arrested as protestors line the street in front of the Governor's mansion on Saturday as protests began for a second day. Protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody spread around the United States on Saturday, as his case renewed anger about others involving African Americans, police and race relations. Hyosub Shin / hyosub.shin@ajc.com

May 30, 2020 - Atlanta - Police began to make arrests outside Centennial Olympic Park as protests continued for a second day. Protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody spread around the United States on Saturday, as his case renewed anger about others involving African Americans, police and race relations. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal Constitution

May 30, 2020 - Atlanta - Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced a 9pm curfew as protests continued for a second day. Protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody spread around the United States on Saturday, as his case renewed anger about others involving African Americans, police and race relations. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal Constitution

May 30, 2020 - Atlanta - A protestor is arrested in front of the Governor's mansion. Protestors in the street in front of the Governor's mansion on Saturday as protests began for a second day. Protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody spread around the United States on Saturday, as his case renewed anger about others involving African Americans, police and race relations. Hyosub Shin / hyosub.shin@ajc.com

Saturday, May 30 -- Jeremiah Long (left) and Brandon Bell of Atlanta joined more than 200 protesters outside Centennial Olympic Park before 6 p.m. AJC Photo: David Wickert

Saturday, May 30 -- About a hundred protesters gathered across the street from the Governor's Mansion in Buckhead. AJC Photo: Zachary Hansen

Saturday, May 30 -- About a hundred protesters gathered across the street from the Governor's Mansion in Buckhead. AJC Photo: Zachary Hansen

Saturday, May 30 -- About a hundred protesters gathered across the street from the Governor's Mansion in Buckhead. AJC Photo: Zachary Hansen

Saturday, May 30 -- About a hundred protesters gathered across the street from the Governor's Mansion in Buckhead. AJC Photo: Zachary Hansen

Saturday, May 30 -- About a hundred protesters gathered across the street from the Governor's Mansion in Buckhead. AJC Photo: Zachary Hansen

May 30, 2020 - Atlanta - Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced a 9pm curfew as protests continued for a second day. Protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody spread around the United States on Saturday, as his case renewed anger about others involving African Americans, police and race relations. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal Constitution

Saturday, May 30 -- About a hundred protesters gathered across the street from the Governor's Mansion in Buckhead. AJC Photo: Zachary Hansen

Saturday, May 30 -- Shortly after 6 p.m., more police arrived at Centennial Olympic Park and lined the street around protesters, seemingly to keep them on the sidewalk. Some of the chanting became angrier. AJC Photo: David Wickert

May 30, 2020 - Atlanta - A Georgia National Guard Unit deploys in Centennial Olympic Park. There was a heavy police presence around the CNN Center and Centennial Olympic park as protests continued for a second day. Protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody spread around the United States on Saturday, as his case renewed anger about others involving African Americans, police and race relations. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal Constitution

May 30, 2020 - Atlanta - Protestors line the street in front of the Governor's mansion on Saturday as protests began for a second day. Protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody spread around the United States on Saturday, as his case renewed anger about others involving African Americans, police and race relations. Hyosub Shin / hyosub.shin@ajc.com

Saturday, May 30 -- Protesters rally across the street from the Governor's Mansion in Buckhead. AJC Photo: Hyosub Shin

Saturday, May 30 -- Protesters rally across the street from the Governor's Mansion in Buckhead. AJC Photo: Hyosub Shin

Saturday, May 30 -- Protesters rally across the street from the Governor's Mansion in Buckhead. AJC Photo: Hyosub Shin

Saturday, May 30 -- Protesters rally across the street from the Governor's Mansion in Buckhead. AJC Photo: Hyosub Shin

May 30, 2020 - Atlanta - Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced a 9pm curfew as protests continued for a second day. Protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody spread around the United States on Saturday, as his case renewed anger about others involving African Americans, police and race relations. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal Constitution

May 30, 2020 - Atlanta - Police began to set off tear gas around Centennial Olympic Park as the city of Atlanta was under a 9pm curfew as protests continued for a second day. Protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody spread around the United States on Saturday, as his case renewed anger about others involving African Americans, police and race relations. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal Constitution

May 30, 2020 - Atlanta - Police arrested this man who was seen with fireworks and other paraphernalia as the city of Atlanta was under a 9pm curfew as protests continued for a second day. Protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody spread around the United States on Saturday, as his case renewed anger about others involving African Americans, police and race relations. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal Constitution

May 30, 2020 - Atlanta - A Georgia National Guard deploys at Lenox Square as protests continued for a second day. Protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody spread around the United States on Saturday, as his case renewed anger about others involving African Americans, police and race relations. Jenni Girtman for the Atlanta Journal Constitution

May 30, 2020 - Atlanta - A Georgia National Guard deploys at Lenox Square as protests continued for a second day. Protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody spread around the United States on Saturday, as his case renewed anger about others involving African Americans, police and race relations. Jenni Girtman for the Atlanta Journal Constitution

May 30, 2020 - Atlanta - A Georgia National Guard deploys at Lenox Square as protests continued for a second day. Protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody spread around the United States on Saturday, as his case renewed anger about others involving African Americans, police and race relations. Jenni Girtman for the Atlanta Journal Constitution

May 30, 2020 - Atlanta - Georgia National Guard units deploy at Lenox Square as protests continued for a second day. Protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody spread around the United States on Saturday, as his case renewed anger about others involving African Americans, police and race relations. Jenni Girtman for the Atlanta Journal Constitution

May 30, 2020 - Atlanta - Georgia National Guard units deploy at Lenox Square as protests continued for a second day. Protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody spread around the United States on Saturday, as his case renewed anger about others involving African Americans, police and race relations. Jenni Girtman for the Atlanta Journal Constitution

May 30, 2020 - Atlanta - Georgia National Guard units deploy at Lenox Square as protests continued for a second day. Protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody spread around the United States on Saturday, as his case renewed anger about others involving African Americans, police and race relations. Jenni Girtman for the Atlanta Journal Constitution

May 30, 2020 - Atlanta - Georgia National Guard units deploy at Lenox Square as protests continued for a second day. Protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody spread around the United States on Saturday, as his case renewed anger about others involving African Americans, police and race relations. Jenni Girtman for the Atlanta Journal Constitution

May 30, 2020 - Atlanta - Georgia National Guard units deploy at Lenox Square as protests continued for a second day. Protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody spread around the United States on Saturday, as his case renewed anger about others involving African Americans, police and race relations. Jenni Girtman for the Atlanta Journal Constitution

May 30, 2020 - Atlanta - Georgia National Guard units deploy at Lenox Square as protests continued for a second day. Protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody spread around the United States on Saturday, as his case renewed anger about others involving African Americans, police and race relations. Jenni Girtman for the Atlanta Journal Constitution

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May 30, 2020 - Atlanta - Police set off tear gas around Centennial Olympic Park as the city of Atlanta was under a 9pm curfew as protests continued for a second day. Protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody spread around the United States on Saturday, as his case renewed anger about others involving African Americans, police and race relations. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal Constitution

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