Protesters set a vehicle on fire during a protest following the death of George Floyd outside of the CNN Center next to Centennial Olympic Park in downtown Atlanta, Georgia, United States on May 29, 2020. Anadolu Agency

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Atlanta area under state of emergency as governor calls national guard

8 a.m. ET — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has declared a state of emergency for Fulton County after businesses were looted and vandalized in downtown Atlanta, including the College Football Hall of Fame.

Kemp said he declared the state of emergency and activated as many as 500 Georgia National Guard troops at the request of Atlanta Mayor Keisha Bottoms. The troops will deploy to assist local law enforcement to “subdue unlawful activity and restore peace.”

At the request of Mayor @KeishaBottoms & in consultation with public safety & emergency preparedness officials, I have issued a State of Emergency for Fulton County to activate as many as 500 @GeorgiaGuard troops to protect people & property in Atlanta. (1/2)

— Governor Brian P. Kemp (@GovKemp) May 30, 2020

The College Football Hall of Fame released a statement in support of George Floyd’s family and peaceful protests, but said “we are heartbroken to see the damage to our city and Hall of Fame,” according to a statement posted by NBC affiliate WXIA.

CNN’s global headquarters, which is based in Atlanta, was targeted by crowds who defaced the news network’s logo and broke into the building.

Portland mayor declares states of emergency

7:00 am ET — Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler has declared a state of emergency after a demonstration turned violent late Friday night and into Saturday morning.

Wheeler imposed a curfew wich remains in effect until 6 a.m. PT Saturday and resume at 8 p.m. PT.

I have officially declared a State of Emergency.

Curfew immediately in effect until 6:00 am today.

Resumes Saturday evening at 8:00 pm and lifts 6:00 am Sunday morning.

— Mayor Ted Wheeler (@tedwheeler) May 30, 2020

Demonstrators broke into and set fire inside the Multnomah County Justice Center in the city’s downtown, according to local NBC affiliate KGW8. Police used tear gas and flash bangs to disperse people.

Wheeler condemned the rioting and called for peaceful protests.

ENOUGH.

I had to leave Portland today because my mother is dying. I am with family to prepare for her final moments. This is hard, this is personal, but so is watching my city get destroyed.

I’m coming back NOW. You will be hearing from me, @PortlandPolice, community leaders.

— Mayor Ted Wheeler (@tedwheeler) May 30, 2020

Portland, this is NOT us. When you destroy our city, you are destroying our community. When you act in violence against each other, you are hurting all of us. How does this honor the legacy of George Floyd? Protest, speak truth, but don’t tear your city apart in the process.

— Mayor Ted Wheeler (@tedwheeler) May 30, 2020

Hundreds of people arrested in Houston

4:15 am ET — Nearly 200 people in Houston have been arrested for participating in what the police called “unlawful assemblies.“

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