George Floyd protests in Georgia

A series of George Floyd protests took place in Georgia, United States, following the murder of George Floyd in 2020. 11 consecutive days of protests and rallies occurred in Atlanta through June 8, 2020. Through July 2020, protests occurred in twenty various cities and communities in the state.

George Floyd protests in Georgia
Part of George Floyd protests
Protesters in Atlanta on June 19, 2020 (Juneteenth)
DateMay 28, 2020 – April 2021
Location
Georgia, United States
Caused by

Governor Brian Kemp announced on May 31 that he had authorized 3,000 National Guard troops ready to be deployed to cities across the state.

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