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LIVE UPDATES: Protesters clash with police across metro Atlanta for a second night

LIVE UPDATES: Protesters clash with police across metro Atlanta for a second night

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Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms issues curfew for City of Atlanta starting at 9 p.m.

Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms issues curfew for City of Atlanta starting at 9 p.m.

Gov. Brian Kemp talks about state’s response to protests underway across metro Atlanta

Gov. Brian Kemp talks about state’s response to protests underway across metro Atlanta

MARTA suspending all service beginning at 9 p.m.

MARTA suspending all service beginning at 9 p.m.

PHOTOS: Protests erupt across Atlanta metro Saturday night

PHOTOS: Protests erupt across Atlanta metro Saturday night

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Gov. Kemp deploys up to 1,500 National Guardsmen in Atlanta Saturday night

Gov. Kemp deploys up to 1,500 National Guardsmen in Atlanta Saturday night

SpaceX crewed rocket lifts off in historic launch

SpaceX crewed rocket lifts off in historic launch

RAW VIDEO: NewsChopper 2 flies over downtown Atlanta damage

RAW VIDEO: NewsChopper 2 flies over downtown Atlanta damage

PHOTOS: Damage in downtown Atlanta from violent protests

PHOTOS: Damage in downtown Atlanta from violent protests

“Show our strength as One Atlanta” Mayor Bottoms calls on communities to use voices to heal

“Show our strength as One Atlanta” Mayor Bottoms calls on communities to use voices to heal

Surveillance video shows looters try to break into Midtown jewelry store after Atlanta protests

Surveillance video shows looters try to break into Midtown jewelry store after Atlanta protests

Looted businesses, street fires: New look at damage left behind by Atlanta protests

Looted businesses, street fires: New look at damage left behind by Atlanta protests

FULL SPEECH: Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms give impassioned plea for protesters to go home

FULL SPEECH: Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms give impassioned plea for protesters to go home

Looted businesses, street fires: New look at damage left behind by Atlanta protests

FULL SPEECH: Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms give impassioned plea for protesters to go home

PHOTOS: Protests turn destructive as looters move through downtown Atlanta, Buckhead

“If you care about this city then go home": Atlanta mayor, police chief call protests a disgrace

Gov. Kemp declares state of emergency, deploys National Guard over unrest in Atlanta

TIMELINE: How peaceful protests turned violent Friday night in Atlanta

“We have to be better than this moment." Atlanta rapper, advocate Killer Mike delivers powerful message

'I'm thinking I want to cry': Andrew Young reacts to violent protests in Atlanta

George Floyd protests: Minnesota governor expects spike in coronavirus infections amid protests

Vice President Mike Pence in Georgia for 2nd visit in 2 weeks

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Warm, dry afternoon ahead for Saturday

Warm, dry afternoon ahead for Saturday

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Large police presence in downtown Atlanta ahead of 9 p.m. curfew

Man dies hours after being shot at former NFL player's home

Man dies hours after being shot at former NFL player's home

This week at SunTrust Park

This week at SunTrust Park

Gov. Brian Kemp talks about state's response to protests underway across the metro

Gov. Brian Kemp talks about state's response to protests underway across the metro

FULL INTERVIEW: Atlanta police chief says she is ready to lock people up, will not have repeat of Friday

FULL INTERVIEW: Atlanta police chief says she is ready to lock people up, will not have repeat of Friday

FULL SPEECH: Atlanta mayor issues curfew ahead of anticipated protests

FULL SPEECH: Atlanta mayor issues curfew ahead of anticipated protests

TIMELINE: How peaceful protests turned violent Friday night in Atlanta

TIMELINE: How peaceful protests turned violent Friday night in Atlanta

Volunteers begin cleaning up protest damage in downtown Atlanta

Volunteers begin cleaning up protest damage in downtown Atlanta

Damaged buildings, businesses looted in Buckhead during Friday's violent protests

Damaged buildings, businesses looted in Buckhead during Friday's violent protests

State Headlines

Gov. Kemp declares state of emergency, deploys National Guard over unrest in Atlanta

Community leaders say deep change needs to happen in light of George Floyd death

Lawmakers push for stronger protection from COVID-19 for workers

GBI returns to neighborhood of Arbery killing with drones, digital documenting equipment

TIMELINE: The investigation into the killing of Ahmaud Arbery

Metro doctor finds creative solution so hard of hearing can communicate with those wearing masks

National Headlines

'Back in the game': SpaceX ship blasts off with 2 astronauts

Protests heat up across US, governors call in National Guard

Launch gives spectators pride, reprieve from troubled times

Los Angeles mayor imposes downtown curfew

Chief: Most arrested at Detroit protest are not from city

As Minneapolis burns, mayor takes heat for the response

Political Headlines

Trump calls for delay in Group of 7 meeting, seeks expansion

FBI says its top lawyer is leaving the bureau

Protesters converge on White House for second straight day

Launch provides Trump moment to relish during difficult week

Democrats to interview ousted State Department watchdog

As Minneapolis burns, mayor takes heat for the response

2 Investigates

Investigation: Metro nursing home chain has 3 times state average of patients with COVID-19

Investigation: Metro nursing home chain has 3 times state average of patients with COVID-19

Families leery of making, keeping summer vacation plans amid COVID-19 pandemic

Families leery of making, keeping summer vacation plans amid COVID-19 pandemic

Attorneys say COVID-19 executive order could stop patients from suing over any malpractice

Attorneys say COVID-19 executive order could stop patients from suing over any malpractice

As businesses reopen across Georgia, questions remain about safety of public restrooms

As businesses reopen across Georgia, questions remain about safety of public restrooms

Funeral workers say they should be considered essential workers, don’t have PPE to keep them safe

Funeral workers say they should be considered essential workers, don’t have PPE to keep them safe

Going to see your favorite band in concert is going to look very different once venues reopen

Going to see your favorite band in concert is going to look very different once venues reopen

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TIMELINE: How peaceful protests turned violent Friday night in Atlanta

TIMELINE: How peaceful protests turned violent Friday night in Atlanta

Georgia leaders, celebrities react to protests in wake of George Floyd’s death

Georgia leaders, celebrities react to protests in wake of George Floyd’s death

“We have to be better than this moment." Atlanta rapper, advocate Killer Mike delivers powerful message

“We have to be better than this moment." Atlanta rapper, advocate Killer Mike delivers powerful message

George Floyd case: What is third-degree murder in Minnesota?

George Floyd case: What is third-degree murder in Minnesota?

9 things to know about NASA’s 1st manned rocket launch in 9 years

9 things to know about NASA’s 1st manned rocket launch in 9 years

‘A good guy’: George Floyd remembered by former coach, classmate

‘A good guy’: George Floyd remembered by former coach, classmate

George Floyd protests: Minnesota governor expects spike in coronavirus infections amid protests

George Floyd protests: Minnesota governor expects spike in coronavirus infections amid protests

Missing 14-year-old South Carolina girl found safe, deputies say

Missing 14-year-old South Carolina girl found safe, deputies say