Situation "escalating" in Ferguson

By Jennifer Brett

Nov 24, 2014

Keep up with events out of Ferguson with WSB-TV on screens of all sizes, both your TV during their newscasts and the WSB app. Things are escalating, the Channel 2 Nightbeat team reported.

The Atlanta Police Department has reported no related incidents tonight, but are likely to be on hand in the Underground Atlanta/Five Points Marta station tomorrow, when a group called "Shut It Down Atlanta" plans a gathering.

Here's a roundup of other coverage tonight:

Looting, fires despite calls for calm:

http://news.blog.ajc.com/2014/11/24/looting-fires-along-with-peaceful-marches-following-ferguson-grand-jury-decision/

Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed urges federal action:

http://news.blog.ajc.com/2014/11/24/atlanta-mayor-kasim-reed-urges-federal-action-following-ferguson-grand-jury-decision/

President Barack Obama calls for calm, constructive action:

http://news.blog.ajc.com/2014/11/24/president-barack-obama-urges-calm-constructive-action-following-ferguson-grand-jury-decision/

U.S. Rep. John Lewis, Rev. Bernice King, other leaders issue calls for nonviolence:

http://news.blog.ajc.com/2014/11/24/u-s-rep-john-lewis-other-atlanta-leaders-react-to-ferguson-grand-jury-decision/

Morehouse bans media following Ferguson decision:

http://news.blog.ajc.com/2014/11/24/morehouse-college-bans-media-after-ferguson-grand-jury-decision/

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