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2020.05.30 13:12 GMT+8

Georgia governor declares state of emergency, activates National Guard

Updated 2020.05.30 14:18 GMT+8

As many as 500 National Guard troops are being called in to help protect people and property in Atlanta, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp announced late Friday.

Kemp said he is also issuing a state of emergency for Fulton County amid protests over the death of George Floyd, a black man who was killed in police custody.

Screenshot of Georgia Governor Brian Kemp's Twitter

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