PHOTOS: Eighth day of protests in Atlanta

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PHOTOS: Eighth day of protests in Atlanta

Protesters gather at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta on Friday morning, June 5, 2020. STEVE SCHAEFER FOR The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Protesters gather at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta on Friday morning, June 5, 2020. STEVE SCHAEFER FOR The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Protesters gather at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta on Friday morning, June 5, 2020. STEVE SCHAEFER FOR The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Tiffany Swaby, protests in front of city hall on Friday, June 5, 2020, in Atlanta. Protests over the death of George Floyd in police custody are happening around the nation. JOHN AMIS for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Groups of demonstrators gathered late this afternoon as protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody continued in Atlanta. Ben Gray for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Tiffany Swaby, protests in front of city hall on Friday, June 5, 2020, in Atlanta. Protests over the death of George Floyd in police custody are happening around the nation. JOHN AMIS for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Groups of demonstrators gathered late this afternoon as protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody continued in Atlanta. Ben Gray for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Groups of demonstrators gathered late this afternoon as protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody continued in Atlanta. Ben Gray for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Groups of demonstrators gathered late this afternoon as protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody continued in Atlanta. Ben Gray for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Groups of demonstrators gathered late this afternoon as protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody continued in Atlanta. Ben Gray for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Groups of demonstrators gathered late this afternoon as protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody continued in Atlanta. Ben Gray for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Groups of demonstrators gathered late this afternoon as protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody continued in Atlanta. Ben Gray for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Groups of demonstrators gathered late this afternoon as protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody continued in Atlanta. Ben Gray for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Protesters kneel for over 8 minutes during Atlanta Nurses For Black Lives protest at Piedmont Park on Thursday, June 5, 2020. STEVE SCHAEFER FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Audrey Grice becomes emotional while relaying a personal story to the crowd during Teens Looking For Change rally at Piedmont Park in Atlanta on Thursday, June 5, 2020. STEVE SCHAEFER FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Protesters listen to the speakers during Teens Looking For Change rally at Piedmont Park on Thursday, June 5, 2020. STEVE SCHAEFER FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Organizer Arielle Banks talks to the crowd during Atlanta Nurses For Black Lives protest at Piedmont Park on Thursday, June 5, 2020. STEVE SCHAEFER FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Organizer Arielle Banks (C) becomes emotional while talking to the crowd during Atlanta Nurses For Black Lives protest at Piedmont Park on Thursday, June 5, 2020. STEVE SCHAEFER FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Nurse practitioner Anna Sanchez (R) kneels for over 8 minutes during Atlanta Nurses For Black Lives protest at Piedmont Park on Thursday, June 5, 2020. STEVE SCHAEFER FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Groups of demonstrators gathered late this afternoon as protests continued in downtown Atlanta. Protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody continued around the United States, as his case renewed anger about others involving African Americans, police and race relations. Hyosub Shin / hyosub.shin@ajc.com

Groups of demonstrators gathered late this afternoon as protests continued in downtown Atlanta. Protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody continued around the United States, as his case renewed anger about others involving African Americans, police and race relations. Hyosub Shin / hyosub.shin@ajc.com

Groups of demonstrators gathered late this afternoon as protests continued in downtown Atlanta. Protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody continued around the United States, as his case renewed anger about others involving African Americans, police and race relations. Hyosub Shin / hyosub.shin@ajc.com

Groups of demonstrators gathered late this afternoon as protests continued in downtown Atlanta. Protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody continued around the United States, as his case renewed anger about others involving African Americans, police and race relations. Hyosub Shin / hyosub.shin@ajc.com

Groups of demonstrators gathered late this afternoon as protests continued in downtown Atlanta. Protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody continued around the United States, as his case renewed anger about others involving African Americans, police and race relations. Hyosub Shin / hyosub.shin@ajc.com

Groups of demonstrators gathered late this afternoon as protests continued in downtown Atlanta. Protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody continued around the United States, as his case renewed anger about others involving African Americans, police and race relations. Hyosub Shin / hyosub.shin@ajc.com

Groups of demonstrators gathered late this afternoon as protests continued in downtown Atlanta. Protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody continued around the United States, as his case renewed anger about others involving African Americans, police and race relations. Hyosub Shin / hyosub.shin@ajc.com

Many demonstrators stay out past curfew as protests continued over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody in downtown Atlanta, on Thursday, June 5, 2020. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Many demonstrators stay out past curfew as protests continued over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody in downtown Atlanta, on Thursday, June 5, 2020. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Many demonstrators stay out past curfew as protests continued over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody in downtown Atlanta, on Thursday, June 5, 2020. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Many demonstrators stay out past curfew as protests continued over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody in downtown Atlanta, on Thursday, June 5, 2020. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Many demonstrators stay out past curfew as protests continued over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody in downtown Atlanta, on Thursday, June 5, 2020. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Many demonstrators stay out past curfew as protests continued over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody in downtown Atlanta, on Thursday, June 5, 2020. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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Protesters gather at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta on Friday morning, June 5, 2020. STEVE SCHAEFER FOR The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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