PHOTOS: 9th day of protests in Atlanta

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PHOTOS: 9th day of protests in Atlanta

A protester holds up a sign in front of the Fulton County Justice Center during a demonstration on Saturday, June 6, 2020, in Atlanta. JOHN AMIS FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

A large group of demonstrators marched down Northside drive on their way to City Hall from Cleopas Johnson Park in Atlanta on Saturday, June 6, 2020. STEVE SCHAEFER FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

A large group of demonstrators marched down Northside drive on their way to City Hall from Cleopas Johnson Park in Atlanta on Saturday, June 6, 2020. STEVE SCHAEFER FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Protesters march through the streets of Atlanta on their way to City Hall from Cleopas Johnson Park in Atlanta on Saturday, June 6, 2020. STEVE SCHAEFER FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

A car with a Black Lives Matters sign drives by a group of demonstrators on there way to City Hall from Cleopas Johnson Park in Atlanta on Saturday, June 6, 2020 STEVE SCHAEFER FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Protesters march through the streets of Atlanta on there way to City Hall from Cleopas Johnson Park in Atlanta on Saturday, June 6, 2020. STEVE SCHAEFER FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

A protester holds up her sign as the National Guard drives by in Atlanta on Saturday, June 6, 2020. STEVE SCHAEFER FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Protesters march through the streets of Atlanta on their way to City Hall from Cleopas Johnson Park in Atlanta on Saturday, June 6, 2020. STEVE SCHAEFER FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Protesters march through the streets of Atlanta on their way to City Hall from Cleopas Johnson Park in Atlanta on Saturday, June 6, 2020. STEVE SCHAEFER FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Protesters march through the streets of Atlanta on their way to City Hall from Cleopas Johnson Park in Atlanta on Saturday, June 6, 2020. STEVE SCHAEFER FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

The Rev. Jared Sawyer speaks to the crowd on the steps of City Hall after the group marched from Cleopas Johnson Park on Saturday, June 2020. STEVE SCHAEFER FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Protesters gather around the steps of City Hall after marching from Cleopas Johnson Park in Atlanta, on Saturday, June 2020. STEVE SCHAEFER FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Dionisio Tabora speaks to a group gathered in front of the Atlanta Public Safety head quarters before marching through the streets on Saturday, June 6, 2020, in Atlanta. JOHN AMIS FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

A group gathered in front of the Atlanta Public Safety head quarters prays before marching through the streets on Saturday, June 6, 2020, in Atlanta. JOHN AMIS FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

A group demonstrates in Peachtree Plaza during protests on Saturday, June 6, 2020, in Atlanta. JOHN AMIS FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

A GSU police officer watches as protesters march past school buildings during demonstrations on Saturday, June 6, 2020, in Atlanta. JOHN AMIS FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

A group fills Peachtree Street during protests on Saturday, June 6, 2020, in Atlanta. JOHN AMIS FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Protesters gather at Peachtree Plaza during a demonstration downtown on Saturday, June 6, 2020, in Atlanta. JOHN AMIS FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

A group of demonstrators march down Pryor Street during protests on Saturday, June 6, 2020, in Atlanta. JOHN AMIS FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

A large group of demonstrators march from the King Center toward Piedmont Park this evening as protests continued in Atlanta on Saturday, June 4, 2020. Protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody continued around the United States. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal Constitution

A large group of demonstrators march from the King Center toward Piedmont Park this evening as protests continued in Atlanta on Saturday, June 4, 2020. Protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody continued around the United States. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal Constitution

A large group of demonstrators march from the King Center toward Piedmont Park this evening as protests continued in Atlanta on Saturday, June 4, 2020. Protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody continued around the United States. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal Constitution

A large group of demonstrators march from the King Center toward Piedmont Park this evening as protests continued in Atlanta on Saturday, June 4, 2020. Protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody continued around the United States. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal Constitution

A large group of demonstrators march from the King Center toward Piedmont Park this evening as protests continued in Atlanta on Saturday, June 4, 2020. Protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody continued around the United States. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal Constitution

A large group of demonstrators march from the King Center toward Piedmont Park this evening as protests continued in Atlanta on Saturday, June 4, 2020. Protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody continued around the United States. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal Constitution

A large group of demonstrators march from the King Center toward Piedmont Park this evening as protests continued in Atlanta on Saturday, June 4, 2020. Protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody continued around the United States. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal Constitution

A large group of demonstrators march from the King Center toward Piedmont Park this evening as protests continued in Atlanta on Saturday, June 4, 2020. Protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody continued around the United States. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal Constitution

A large group of demonstrators march from the King Center toward Piedmont Park this evening as protests continued in Atlanta on Saturday, June 4, 2020. Protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody continued around the United States. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal Constitution

A large group of demonstrators march from the King Center toward Piedmont Park this evening as protests continued in Atlanta on Saturday, June 4, 2020. Protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody continued around the United States. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal Constitution

A large group of demonstrators march from the King Center toward Piedmont Park this evening as protests continued in Atlanta on Saturday, June 4, 2020. Protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody continued around the United States. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal Constitution

A large group of demonstrators march from the King Center toward Piedmont Park this evening as protests continued in Atlanta on Saturday, June 4, 2020. Protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody continued around the United States. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal Constitution

A large group of demonstrators march from the King Center toward Piedmont Park this evening as protests continued in Atlanta on Saturday, June 4, 2020. Protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody continued around the United States. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal Constitution

A large group of demonstrators march from the King Center toward Piedmont Park this evening as protests continued in Atlanta on Saturday, June 4, 2020. Protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody continued around the United States. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal Constitution

A large group of demonstrators march from the King Center toward Piedmont Park this evening as protests continued in Atlanta on Saturday, June 4, 2020. Protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody continued around the United States. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal Constitution

A large group of demonstrators march from the King Center toward Piedmont Park this evening as protests continued in Atlanta on Saturday, June 4, 2020. Protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody continued around the United States. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal Constitution

Zachary Nealy (in batman shirt) and Rashaad Horne, right, shout from a rooftop parking deck toward protesters at Centennial Olympic Park, as their band plays on Saturday, June 6, 2020, in Atlanta. The musicians decided to provide support through music to help give them a little extra energy. Protesters were demonstrating against the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody. JOHN AMIS FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Protesters march along Luckie Street during demonstrations in Atlanta on Saturday, June 6, 2020, in Atlanta. JOHN AMIS FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Ryan Rutledge smiles as he walks down Luckie Street with fellow demonstrators on Saturday, June 6, 2020, in Atlanta. JOHN AMIS FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Brittany Dixon shouts from the back of a pickup truck as her crew passes fellow demonstrators marching down Luckie Street during a protests on Saturday, June 6, 2020, in Atlanta. JOHN AMIS FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Demonstrators march as they pass the historic Ebenezer Church during protests on Saturday, June 6, 2020, in Atlanta. JOHN AMIS FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Protesters sit in the middle of the intersection of Centennial Olympic Park Drive and Marietta Street on Saturday, June 6, 2020, in Atlanta. Protesters were demonstrating against the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody. JOHN AMIS FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Demonstrators march on Peachtree Street as protests continued in Atlanta over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody on Saturday, June 6, 2020. JOHN AMIS FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Demonstrators march on Peachtree Street as protests continued in Atlanta over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody on Saturday, June 6, 2020. Ben Gray for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Demonstrators march on Peachtree Street as protests continued in Atlanta over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody on Saturday, June 6, 2020. Ben Gray for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Reginald Robinson uses a megaphone to give props to the city for ending the curfew and roadblocks during a demonstration outside Centennial Olympic Park on Saturday, June 6, 2020, in Atlanta. Protesters were demonstrating against the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody. JOHN AMIS FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

A man shouts as he ends a march on Centennial Olympic Park Drive during a protests on Saturday, June 6, 2020, in Atlanta. Protesters were demonstrating against the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody. JOHN AMIS FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Protesters chant while sitting in the middle of intersection of Centennial Olympic Park Drive and Marietta Street on Saturday, June 6, 2020, in Atlanta. Protesters were demonstrating against the death of George Floyd at the knee of Minneapolis police. JOHN AMIS FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Jesse Baker dances in the middle of Centennial Olympic Park Dr. and Marietta Street during protests Saturday, June 6, 2020, in Atlanta. Protesters were demonstrating against the death of George Floyd at the knee of Minneapolis police. JOHN AMIS FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Tiffany Swaby grabs a microphone while people are dancing to stop them and say there is still a long way to go to see improvement, during protests Saturday, June 6, 2020, in Atlanta. Protesters were demonstrating against the death of George Floyd at the knee of Minneapolis police. JOHN AMIS FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Sharon OâDonnell encourages people to continue to march peacefully into the night, as well as make sure to vote, during protests in the intersection of Centennial Olympic Park Drive and Marietta Street, Saturday, June 6, 2020, in Atlanta. Protesters were demonstrating against the death of George Floyd at the knee of Minneapolis police. JOHN AMIS FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

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A protester holds up a sign in front of the Fulton County Justice Center during a demonstration on Saturday, June 6, 2020, in Atlanta. JOHN AMIS FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

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