PHOTOS: Georgia braces for possible violent protest at Capitol

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PHOTOS: Georgia braces for possible violent protest at Capitol

Armed militias planned to protest the election of President-elect Joe Biden ahead of Wednesday's inauguration.

Robert Boens of Atlanta unfurls the American flag at the barricades surrounding the state Capitol on Sunday, January 17, 2021, in Atlanta. Armed militias planned to protest the election of President-elect Joe Biden ahead of Wednesday's inauguration, but the scene was quiet for the day. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Jan. 17, 2021 — ATLANTA — More than a dozen worshippers from Divine Deliverance Life Center in College Park just prayed outside the state Capitol against more insurrections. (Jeremy Redmon / Jeremy.Redmon@ajc.com

Two individuals, representing the Constitutional Brigade, protest at the state Capitol on Sunday, January 17, 2021, in Atlanta. (Photo: Daniel Varnado for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

1/17/21 - Atlanta - Armed National Guard troops guard the Capitol near the statue of Martin Luther King Jr. Armed militias planned to protest the election of President-elect Joe Biden ahead of Wednesday's inauguration. This is part of a national call-out for protests in all 50 state capitols. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Members of Black Lives Matter and the Constitutional Brigade (left of frame) briefly interact while protesting at the state Capitol on Sunday, January 17, 2021, in Atlanta. (Photo: Daniel Varnado for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

A protester, representing the Constitutional Brigade, carries a shotgun and extra shells while demonstrating at the state Capitol on Sunday, January 17, 2021, in Atlanta. (Photo: Daniel Varnado for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

1/17/21 - Atlanta - Law enforcement guards the doors of the state Capitol. Armed militias planned to protest the election of President-elect Joe Biden ahead of Wednesday's inauguration. This is part of a national call-out for protests in all 50 state capital cities. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

1/17/21 - Atlanta - Dump trucks move into place to block access to the state Capitol during protests. Armed militias planned to protest the election of President-elect Joe Biden ahead of Wednesday's inauguration. This is part of a national call-out for protests in all 50 state capitols. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

1/17/21 - Atlanta - National Guard troops in Humvees set up a perimeter around the Capitol. Armed militias planned to protest the election of President-elect Joe Biden ahead of Wednesday's inauguration. This is part of a national call-out for protests in all 50 state capitols. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

1/17/21 - Atlanta - Armed troops patrol Capitol grounds. Armed militias planned to protest the election of President-elect Joe Biden ahead of Wednesday's inauguration. This is part of a national call-out for protests in all 50 state capitols. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

1/17/21 - Atlanta - Robert Boens of Atlanta holds an American flag as he hugs a National Guardsman. Armed militias planned to protest the election of President-elect Joe Biden ahead of Wednesday's inauguration. This is part of a national call-out for protests in all 50 state capitols. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

1/17/21 - Atlanta - A National Guard MP keeps watch from an armored security vehicle at the state Capitol. Armed militias planned to protest the election of President-elect Joe Biden ahead of Wednesday's inauguration. This is part of a national call-out for protests in all 50 state capital cities. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

1/17/21 - Atlanta - The National Guard sets up a perimeter around the Capitol. Armed militias planned to protest the election of President-elect Joe Biden ahead of Wednesday's inauguration. This is part of a national call-out for protests in all 50 state capitols. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

1/17/21 - Atlanta - The National Guard sets up a perimeter around the Capitol. Armed militias planned to protest the election of President-elect Joe Biden ahead of Wednesday's inauguration. This is part of a national call-out for protests in all 50 state capitols. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

1/17/21 - Atlanta - The National Guard security vehicle makes its way onto Piedmont Avenue at the state Capitol to block the road from protesters. Armed militias planned to protest the election of President-elect Joe Biden ahead of Wednesday's inauguration. This is part of a national call-out for protests in all 50 state capitols. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

1/17/21 - Atlanta - Georgia State Patrol officers take position around the state Capitol. Armed militias planned to protest the election of President-elect Joe Biden ahead of Wednesday's inauguration. This is part of a national call-out for protests in all 50 state capitols. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

1/17/21 - Atlanta - Armed militias planned to protest the election of President-elect Joe Biden ahead of Wednesday's inauguration. This is part of a national call-out for protests in all 50 state capitols. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

1/17/21 - Atlanta - Armed officer guards doors to the state capitol. Armed militias planned to protest the election of President-elect Joe Biden ahead of Wednesday's inauguration. This is part of a national call-out for protests in all 50 state capitols. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Police officers patrol in front of the state Capitol on Sunday, January 17, 2021, in Atlanta. (Photo: Daniel Varnado for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Police vehicles block the intersection of Washington Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Dr, in front of the state Capitol Sunday, January 17, 2021 in Atlanta. (PHOTO/Daniel Varnado)

Police cruisers and dump trucks block vehicle traffic along Trinity Avenue and Central Avenue Sunday, January 17, 2021 in Atlanta. (PHOTO/Daniel Varnado)

Barriers and dump trucks block vehicle traffic on Mitchell Street Sunday, January 17, 2021 in Atlanta. (PHOTO/Daniel Varnado)

A National Guard soldier mans a vehicle blocking an intersection at the state Capitol Sunday, January 17, 2021 in Atlanta. (PHOTO/Daniel Varnado)

Sidewalks remain closed as police and National Guard soldiers patrol the area Sunday, January 17, 2021 in Atlanta. (PHOTO/Daniel Varnado)

Police and National Guard soldiers are seen at the state Capitol building in preparation for possible protests Sunday, January 17, 2021 in Atlanta. (PHOTO/Daniel Varnado)

State Troopers examine barricades around the state Capitol Sunday, January 17, 2021, in Atlanta. (PHOTO/Daniel Varnado)

Corrections officers arrive at the state Capitol in preparation for possible protests Sunday, January 17, 2021 in Atlanta. (PHOTO/Daniel Varnado)

1/17/21 - Atlanta - Police with zip ties arrive at the Capitol. Armed militias planned to protest the election of President-elect Joe Biden ahead of Wednesday's inauguration. This is part of a national call-out for protests in all 50 state capitols. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

1/17/21 - Atlanta - A unit of corrections officers arrive at the Capitol this morning. Armed militias planned to protest the election of President-elect Joe Biden ahead of Wednesday's inauguration. This is part of a national call-out for protests in all 50 state capitols. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

1/17/21 - Atlanta - State inmate transport buses with corrections officers on board arrive at the Capitol this morning. Armed militias planned to protest the election of President-elect Joe Biden ahead of Wednesday's inauguration. This is part of a national call-out for protests in all 50 state capitols. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

1/17/21 - Atlanta - A K9 unit stationed at the Fulton County Courthouse. Armed militias planned to protest the election of President-elect Joe Biden ahead of Wednesday's inauguration. This is part of a national call-out for protests in all 50 state capitols. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Maj. Gen. Thomas Carden, adjutant general of the Georgia Department of Defense (center, black mask), talks with a National Guard soldier at the state Capitol on Sunday, January 17, 2021, in Atlanta. (Photo: Daniel Varnado for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Police officers are seen standing guard at the state Capitol on Sunday, January 17, 2021, in Atlanta. (Photo: Daniel Varnado for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

A group of Black Lives Matter protesters demonstrate at the state Capitol on Sunday, January 17, 2021, in Atlanta. (Photo: Daniel Varnado for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

A group of Black Lives Matter protesters demonstrate at the state Capitol on Sunday, January 17, 2021, in Atlanta. (Photo: Daniel Varnado for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Two individuals, representing the Constitutional Brigade, protest at the state Capitol on Sunday, January 17, 2021, in Atlanta. (Photo: Daniel Varnado for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

National Guard soldiers looks on as a group of Black Lives Matter protesters demonstrate at the state Capitol on Sunday, January 17, 2021, in Atlanta. (Photo: Daniel Varnado for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

A protester, representing the Constitutional Brigade, gives a thumbs up to members of the media while demonstrating at the state Capitol on Sunday, January 17, 2021, in Atlanta. (Photo: Daniel Varnado for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

A group of Black Lives Matter protesters march around the state Capitol during a demonstration Sunday, January 17, 2021, in Atlanta. (Photo: Daniel Varnado for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

A group representing Black Lives Matter stands in front of the Capitol Avenue entrance to the state Capitol on Sunday, January 17, 2021, in Atlanta. (Photo: Daniel Varnado for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

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Credit: Curtis Compton / curtis.compton@ajc.com

Robert Boens of Atlanta unfurls the American flag at the barricades surrounding the state Capitol on Sunday, January 17, 2021, in Atlanta. Armed militias planned to protest the election of President-elect Joe Biden ahead of Wednesday's inauguration, but the scene was quiet for the day. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

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