An Atlanta Police Department vehicle burst into flames, the tires of the car exploded, fireworks were set off in the street and bricks were thrown through the windows of downtown Atlanta businesses all within minutes.
reporter Tyler Fingert and photojournalist Billy Heath III saw Atlanta police officers carrying zip ties during Saturday's protest.The Atlanta Police Department released the following statement:
"Atlanta Police officers have responded to a group damaging property at several locations along Peachtree [Street]. Several arrests have been made at this time and order has been restored to the downtown space. This is still an active and ongoing investigation, and we will not be able to provide specifics on arrests numbers or property damaged, at this time.""Violence and unlawful destruction of property are not acts of protest," Gov. Kemp tweeted out Saturday night.
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