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The family of a black man killed in a scuffle with Atlanta police outside a fast food drive-through is pleading for nonviolent protests and policy changes…
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On Saturday June 6th, the Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement hosted a rally downtown. This rally drew upwards of 3000 demonstrators, and featured…
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The Justice for Black Lives Rally will take place on Saturday, June 6 at 2 pm, according to the Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement (AADM). Organizers…
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In response to recent demonstrations and gatherings by members of the public, the Northeast Health District is issuing guidance on reducing the risk of…
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An Emory University infectious disease specialist says he has serious concerns that police spraying tear gas on protesters could spread the coronavirus.…
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On Wednesday June 3rd, the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police released a statement regarding the death of George Floyd while in police custody. The…
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Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp says he does not see the need for now to call up more National Guard troops or deploy additional law enforcement officers to…
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Georgia’s governor said Monday that close coordination between state and local officials gave law enforcement the upper hand over the weekend after an…
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Hundreds of Athens residents and others took to the streets downtown Sunday to join in nationwide protests regarding the killing of George Floyd in…
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Local Emergency Order and curfew in Athens as ACC Government closes access to downtown. That curfew is in effect from 9 pm Sunday, May 31, 2020 through 5…