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Savannah mayor, police chief join in protests of George Floyd killing

Bluffton Today
Savannah Mayor Van Johnson speaks to a crowd of thousands of protesters in front of Savannah City Hall on Sunday.
Savannah Mayor Van Johnson speaks to a crowd of thousands of protesters in front of Savannah City Hall on Sunday.
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Savannah Mayor Van Johnson speaks to a crowd of thousands of protestors in front of Savannah City Hall on Sunday.
Savannah Mayor Van Johnson speaks to a crowd of thousands of protestors in front of Savannah City Hall on Sunday.
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A crowd of protesters looks on as Savannah Police Chief Roy Minter speaks on the steps of City Hall on Sunday.
A crowd of protesters looks on as Savannah Police Chief Roy Minter speaks on the steps of City Hall on Sunday.
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A crowd of protesters looks on as Savannah Police Chief Roy Minter speaks on the steps of City Hall on Sunday.
A crowd of protesters looks on as Savannah Police Chief Roy Minter speaks on the steps of City Hall on Sunday.
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A crowd of protesters marches on Savannah City Hall on Sunday.
A crowd of protesters marches on Savannah City Hall on Sunday.
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A crowd of protesters marches from Johnson Square to Savannah City Hall on Sunday.
A crowd of protesters marches from Johnson Square to Savannah City Hall on Sunday.
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Protesters hold signs in Johnson Square on Sunday.
Protesters hold signs in Johnson Square on Sunday.
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A crowd of protesters marches from Johnson Square to Savannah City Hall on Sunday.
A crowd of protesters marches from Johnson Square to Savannah City Hall on Sunday.
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LaTrelle Gresham brought 16-month-old son Indi to the demonstration along with his wife Brooke (not pictured) on Sunday afternoon in Savannah.
LaTrelle Gresham brought 16-month-old son Indi to the demonstration along with his wife Brooke (not pictured) on Sunday afternoon in Savannah.
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Interracial couple Brooke and LaTrelle Gresham brought 16-month-old son Indi to the march. “ This is amazing. I didn ’ t think so many people would show up, ” said LaTrelle, a chef who works downtown. “ I love the support. I actually feel like people care. ”
Interracial couple Brooke and LaTrelle Gresham brought 16-month-old son Indi to the march. “This is amazing. I didn’t think so many people would show up,” said LaTrelle, a chef who works downtown. “I love the support. I actually feel like people care.”
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Police personnel stand ready before a news conference during the demonstration on Sunday in Savannah.
Police personnel stand ready before a news conference during the demonstration on Sunday in Savannah.
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