Atlanta Police Department: 07/05/2021 - Protest Arrests At City Hall

Press release from the Atlanta Police Department:

07/05/2021

On Monday July 5, 2021, at around 7:30am Atlanta Police were called to the area of Mitchell Ave and Central Ave SW on a report of protestors at Atlanta City Hall. On scene officers found that a group of protestors were setting up tents as part of a protest to bring attention to homelessness in Atlanta. Homeless advocates and the APD Hope team responded and spoke to the group who voiced their concerns. Several of the group were directed to available services. Several hours later most of the group had vacated the property at City Hall. A small number of the group did not leave and were warned that if they remained, they would be arrested for trespassing. At approximately 1:15pm six people were arrested for Criminal Trespass and after processing will be taken to the Fulton County Jail.  One arrestee suffered a small cut on the finger and also complained of neck pain. That arrestee was taken to Grady Detention for treatment. 

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