Georgia has relied on its state domestic terrorism law and an unusual state-of-emergency declaration to jail the arrested activists and deny them bail for extended periods, though they were released only two days after their arrest. Plus, see this Chronicle article about the surge in gifts to <a href="https://www.philanthropy.com/article/nonprofit-bail-funds-fueled-by-a-surge-of-funds-after-george-floyd-protests-face-new-challenges">bail funds</a> and the backlash.
Georgia authorities have filed charges against Network for Strong Communities trustees. The nonprofit opposes the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center, which protesters call ‘Cop City.’
The Atlanta City Council is considering legislation today, June 5, to amend the fiscal year 2023 general fund to allocate $30 million in uncommitted general funds to support the construction of the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center.