Violent Protests Not The 'Atlanta Way'

Published: June 15, 2020, 5:13 p.m.

b'In the wake of George Floyd\'s death and the nationwide protests that it sparked, changes to how America polices its citizens could be on the way. Two weeks ago, protesters gathered in Atlanta. What began as a peaceful demonstration escalated into violence. In this episode of Georgia Today, Atlanta Journal-Constitution reporter Ernie Suggs recalls what it was like covering the demonstrations. He also describes how the violent protests weren\'t a reflection of the "Atlanta Way," a phrase to describe how the city\'s black and white business class have historically come together on racial issues.'