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Nation Nov 17

Protests against Atlanta’s ‘Cop City’ continue despite crackdown demonstrations

By William Brangham, Shoshana Dubnow, Courtney Norris

Politics Nov 07

A sign is seen during a protest at the site of the Atlanta police training center, derisively called "Cop City", days after more than five dozen activists were charged with an illegal conspiracy to stop construction of the facility near Atlanta, Georgia, U.S., September 7, 2023. Photo by Megan Varner/REUTERS
Dozens indicted on Georgia racketeering charges related to ‘Stop Cop City’ movement appear in court

Nearly five dozen people indicted on racketeering charges related to protests against a planned police and firefighter training facility appeared in court as their supporters rallied outside the courthouse in Atlanta.

By Kate Brumback, Associated Press

Nation Sep 15

People protest at the site of Atlanta police center, known as 'Cop City'
Sen. Warnock calls on Atlanta officials to be more transparent about ‘Stop Cop City’ referendum

Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock has urged Atlanta’s mayor to be more transparent in how city officials handle a petition drive led by opponents of a proposed police and firefighter training center.

By R.J. Rico, Associated Press

Politics Sep 11

People gather for protests following death of protester in Atlanta
‘Stop Cop City’ petition campaign in limbo as Atlanta officials refuse to process signatures

The refusal by the city clerk's office Monday was the latest setback for organizers, who accuse officials of trying to illegitimately push forward a project that they derisively call "Cop City."…

By R.J. Rico, Associated Press

Politics Sep 07

A sign is seen during a protest at the site of the Atlanta police training center, derisively called "Cop City", days after more than five dozen activists were charged with an illegal conspiracy to stop construction of the facility near Atlanta, Georgia, U.S., September 7, 2023. Photo by Megan Varner/REUTERS
‘Stop Cop City’ activists in Georgia arrested after chaining themselves to bulldozer

The protest occurred as a larger group gathered behind a chain-link fence to deliver a mock "stop work order" against the project, saying it has destroyed a forest, polluted a nearby creek and violated the will of the people.

By R.J. Rico, Associated Press

Sep 05

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News Wrap: Federal court rejects Alabama’s 2nd try at congressional map

In our news wrap Tuesday, a panel of three federal judges struck down Alabama's second try at a congressional map after Republican lawmakers refused to create a second majority-Black district, prosecutors in Atlanta charged 61 people with racketeering after two…

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Sep 05

61 indicted in Georgia on racketeering charges connected to ‘Stop Cop City’ protests

By R.J. Rico, Associated Press

Prosecutors allege the defendants are "militant anarchists" who have supported a violent movement that prosecutors trace to the widespread 2020 racial justice protests.

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Aug 25

Activists furious Democratic leaders haven’t denounced plan to check every ‘Stop Cop City’ signature

By R.J. Rico, Associated Press

The Georgia Republican Party praised the plan while voting rights groups have spoken against it. But the state's Democratic senators have been silent, enraging activists.

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Jun 07

Atlanta organizers unveil plan to take ‘Cop City’ fight to the ballot box

By R.J. Rico, Associated Press

Under the proposed referendum, voters would choose whether they want to repeal the ordinance that authorized the lease of the city-owned land upon which the project is being built.

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May 31

Atlanta police arrest 3 organizers behind bail fund supporting protests against ‘cop city’

By Jeff Amy, Kate Brumback, Associated Press

Opponents say it's an "extreme provocation" to arrest leaders of a bail fund. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp says they're part of a criminal organization.

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