Occupy Atlanta

We stand in solidarity with Occupy movements around the world to oppose a system that has disenfranchised the people and has sacrificed the well-being of the many to satisfy the interests of the few.

We come together in a nonviolent movement to engage in genuine democracy; to shine a light on the sources of social and economic injustice; to reclaim liberty; and to create a just system that serves the needs of all.

[5]On Friday, October 6, 2011, the protestors at Occupy Atlanta did not reach a consensus on allotting time for U.S. Rep. and Civil Rights Movement icon John Lewis to address the crowd.

Occupy Atlanta has stated that they hope this action, and similar ones planned in the future, will bring attention to the foreclosure crisis.

Mayor Kasim Reed had revoked the executive order he established that allowed the protesters to lawfully stay in the park.

[citation needed] Reed characterized the situation as a crisis and over 150 officers[13] with 3 helicopters using spotlights[14][15] the SWAT team, and police on horseback and motorcycles were used.

"[14] During the day of Tuesday October 25, "An Associated Press reporter talked to [a] man with the gun slung across his back ... as he walked in the park.