Protests against police violence in Atlanta remained peaceful Friday night after Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp had activated 1.000 National Guard troops following a violent riot last weekend.
on Thursday and activated 1,000 National Guard troops in anticipation of more violence. About 100 Guardsmen were sent to Atlanta early Friday evening, deployed as a precaution in case the protests turned violent. But the protests remained peaceful and the troops were not seen in the downtown area, according to Fox 5 Atlanta.on Friday evening.
Protesters hold signs during a rally against the fatal police assault of Tyre Nichols, in Atlanta, on Jan. 27, 2023. "I am encouraged by the swift action taken by Memphis leaders to seek accountability from those responsible, and that these former officers have been charged," he said, adding that the Atlanta Police Department"has taken great strides in recent years to fully implement vital policing reforms, and that work continues."
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