PHOTOS: Fourth day of protests in downtown Atlanta

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PHOTOS: Fourth day of protests in downtown Atlanta

06/01/2020 - Atlanta, Georgia - Protestors kneel on the downtown connector during the fourth day of protests in Atlanta, Monday, June 1, 2020. (ALYSSA POINTER / ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

06/01/2020 - Atlanta, Georgia - Georgia State Patrolmen try and coral a group of protestors after they managed to gain access to the downton connector during the fourth day of protests in Atlanta, Monday, June 1, 2020. The protestors were on Interstate 75/85 heading North. (ALYSSA POINTER / ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

06/01/2020 - Atlanta, Georgia - Protestors make their way down an on ramp in order to gain access to the Atlanta downtown connector during the fourth day of protests in Atlanta, Monday, June 1, 2020. (ALYSSA POINTER / ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

06/01/2020 - Atlanta, Georgia - A Georgia State Patrol Officer forces protestors off of Intestate 75/85 North after they gained access during the fourth day of protests in Atlanta, Monday, June 1, 2020. (ALYSSA POINTER / ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

06/01/2020 - Atlanta, Georgia - Portestors were detained after gaining access to Interstate 75/85 during the fourth day of protests in Atlanta, Monday, June 1, 2020. (ALYSSA POINTER / ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

06/01/2020 - Atlanta, Georgia - A protestor is detained along Washington Street SW during the fourth day of protests in Atlanta, Monday, June 1, 2020. (ALYSSA POINTER / ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

06/01/2020 - Atlanta, Georgia - A protestor gets into it with a Georgia State Police Officer on Washington Street SW during the fourth day of protests in Atlanta, Monday, June 1, 2020. The protestor was arrested on the scene. (ALYSSA POINTER / ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

06/01/2020 - Atlanta, Georgia - A protestor is detained along Washington Street SW during the fourth day of protests in Atlanta, Monday, June 1, 2020. (ALYSSA POINTER / ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

06/01/2020 - Atlanta, Georgia - Police officers dressed in riot gear are stationed in front of the Georgia State Capitol building during the fourth day of protests in Atlanta, Monday, June 1, 2020. (ALYSSA POINTER / ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

06/01/2020 - Atlanta, Georgia - Atlanta Police Major R. A. Mason tries to reason with a protester in order for them to clear the area peacefully during the fourth day of protests in Atlanta, Monday, June 1, 2020. (ALYSSA POINTER / ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

06/01/2020 - Atlanta, Georgia - A protestor chants as he and others managed to gain access to Interstate 75/85 South during the fourth day of protests in Atlanta, Monday, June 1, 2020. (ALYSSA POINTER / ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

A gathering occurs at the state capitol during a faith based rally calling for racial healing held at the capitol over the recent death of George Floyd, Monday, June 1, 2020, in Atlanta. The killing of Floyd by police in Minnesota has sparked worldwide protests and rioting nationwide. JOHN AMIS FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

A gathering occurs at the state capitol during a faith based rally calling for racial healing held at the capitol over the recent death of George Floyd, Monday, June 1, 2020, in Atlanta. The killing of Floyd by police in Minnesota has sparked worldwide protests and rioting nationwide. JOHN AMIS FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

A gathering occurs at the state capitol during a faith based rally calling for racial healing held at the capitol over the recent death of George Floyd, Monday, June 1, 2020, in Atlanta. The killing of Floyd by police in Minnesota has sparked worldwide protests and rioting nationwide. JOHN AMIS FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Kristan Jordan, center, and husband Montel Jordan, left, sing during a gathering occuring at the state capitol during a faith based rally calling for racial healing held at the capitol over the recent death of George Floyd, Monday, June 1, 2020, in Atlanta. The killing of Floyd by police in Minnesota has sparked worldwide protests and rioting nationwide. JOHN AMIS FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Activists march toward the downtown Connector as they protest the recent death of George Floyd, Monday, June 1, 2020, in Atlanta. The killing of Floyd by police in Minnesota has sparked worldwide protests and rioting nationwide. JOHN AMIS FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Activists demonstrate on the interstate downtown as they protest the recent death of George Floyd, Monday, June 1, 2020, in Atlanta. The killing of Floyd by police in Minnesota has sparked worldwide protests and rioting nationwide. JOHN AMIS FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Activists jump a barrier as they rush the Interstate downtown as they protest the recent death of George Floyd, Monday, June 1, 2020, in Atlanta. The killing of Floyd by police in Minnesota has sparked worldwide protests and rioting nationwide. JOHN AMIS FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Activists rush toward the interstate demonstrate as they protest the recent death of George Floyd, Monday, June 1, 2020, in Atlanta. The killing of Floyd by police in Minnesota has sparked worldwide protests and rioting nationwide. JOHN AMIS FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

In a show of peace and solidarity law enforcement officials with riot shields take a knee before protesters during a fourth day of protests on Monday, June 1, 2020, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

Activists make their way past the capitol on their way to city hall to protest the recent death of George Floyd, Monday, June 1, 2020, in Atlanta. The killing of Floyd by police in Minnesota has sparked worldwide protests and rioting nationwide. JOHN AMIS FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Activists demonstrate in front of city hall as they protest the recent death of George Floyd, Monday, June 1, 2020, in Atlanta. The killing of Floyd by police in Minnesota has sparked worldwide protests and rioting nationwide. JOHN AMIS FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Maia Swift demonstrates in front of city hall during a protest of recent death of George Floyd, Monday, June 1, 2020, in Atlanta. The killing of Floyd by police in Minnesota has sparked worldwide protests and rioting nationwide. JOHN AMIS FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Activists demonstrate in front of city hall as they protest the recent death of George Floyd, Monday, June 1, 2020, in Atlanta. The killing of Floyd by police in Minnesota has sparked worldwide protests and rioting nationwide. JOHN AMIS FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

National Guard troops take a position surrounding a portion of the State Capitol to protect it as protests occur nearby on Monday, June 1, 2020, in Atlanta. The recent death of George Floyd by police in Minnesota has sparked worldwide protests and rioting nationwide. John Amis for The Atlanta Journal -Constitution

Seria Hunter of Doraville leads a chant in the intersection of Centennial Olympic Park Drive NW and Marietta Street NW on Monday, June 1, 2020, in Atlanta. Alyssa Pointer / alyssa.pointer@ajc.com

Atlanta Police Officer Thurmond embraces a protester after the crowd asked the line of officers to kneel with them at the intersection of Centennial Olympic Park Drive NW and Marietta Street NW on Monday, June 1, 2020, in Atlanta. Alyssa Pointer / alyssa.pointer@ajc.com

Protesters exchange words with police officers in front of the CNN Center on Monday, June 1, 2020, in Atlanta. Alyssa Pointer / alyssa.pointer@ajc.com

Protesters were active downtown as protests continued for a fourth day on Monday, June 1, 2020, in Atlanta. Protests over the death of George Floyd continued around the United States. Ben Gray for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Protesters were active downtown as protests continued for a fourth day on Monday, June 1, 2020, in Atlanta. Protests over the death of George Floyd continued around the United States. Ben Gray for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Protesters were active downtown as protests continued for a fourth day on Monday, June 1, 2020, in Atlanta. Protests over the death of George Floyd continued around the United States. Ben Gray for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Protesters were active downtown as protests continued for a fourth day on Monday, June 1, 2020, in Atlanta. Protests over the death of George Floyd continued around the United States. Ben Gray for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Protesters were active downtown as protests continued for a fourth day on Monday, June 1, 2020, in Atlanta. Protests over the death of George Floyd continued around the United States. Ben Gray for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Protesters were active downtown as protests continued for a fourth day on Monday, June 1, 2020, in Atlanta. Protests over the death of George Floyd continued around the United States. Ben Gray for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Protesters were active downtown as protests continued for a fourth day on Monday, June 1, 2020, in Atlanta. Protests over the death of George Floyd continued around the United States. Ben Gray for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Protesters were active downtown as protests continued for a fourth day on Monday, June 1, 2020, in Atlanta. Protests over the death of George Floyd continued around the United States. Ben Gray for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Protesters were active downtown as protests continued for a fourth day on Monday, June 1, 2020, in Atlanta. Protests over the death of George Floyd continued around the United States. Ben Gray for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

In a show of peace and solidarity law enforcement officials with riot shields take a knee before protesters during a fourth day of protests on Monday, June 1, 2020, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

In a show of peace and solidarity law enforcement officials with riot shields take a knee before protesters during a fourth day of protests on Monday, June 1, 2020, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

In a show of peace and solidarity law enforcement officials with riot shields take a knee before protesters during a fourth day of protests on Monday, June 1, 2020, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

The Georgia Army National Guard mans an armored security vehicle (ASV) outside the CNN Center to help manage protesters during a fourth day of protests over the death of George Floyd on Monday, June 1, 2020, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

The Georgia Army National Guard mans an armored security vehicle (ASV) outside the CNN Center to help manage protesters during a fourth day of protests over the death of George Floyd on Monday, June 1, 2020, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

Protesters are taken into custody after curfew during a fourth day of protests over the death of George Floyd on Monday, June 1, 2020, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

Graffiti artists are leaving their mark along DeKalb Avenue in the wake of nationwide protests in response to police brutality on Monday, June 1, 2020 . (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

060120 Atlanta: A protesters is taken into custody after curfew during a fourth day of protests over the death of George Floyd on Monday, June 1, 2020, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

060120 Atlanta: Protesters are taken into custody after curfew during a fourth day of protests over the death of George Floyd on Monday, June 1, 2020, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

060120 Atlanta: Georgia Army National Guard humvees block off Centennial Olympic Park Drive to prevent protesters from returning on the street during a fourth day of protests over the death of George Floyd on Monday, June 1, 2020, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

060120 Atlanta: A SWAT team makes its way down Centennial Olympic Park Drive after breaking up a crowd of protesters after curfew during a fourth day of protests over the death of George Floyd on Monday, June 1, 2020, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

060120 Atlanta: Georgia Army National Guard troops block off Centennial National Park Drive during a fourth day of protests over the death of George Floyd on Monday, June 1, 2020, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

060120 Atlanta: A large police force pushes back protesters from the Olympic Park area to disperse the crowd after curfew during a fourth day of protesting over the death of George Floyd on Monday, June 1, 2020, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

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06/01/2020 - Atlanta, Georgia - Protestors kneel on the downtown connector during the fourth day of protests in Atlanta, Monday, June 1, 2020. (ALYSSA POINTER / ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

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