At least 15 arrested during climate protest in Atlanta

Hundreds of protesters took to the streets of Buckhead to demand more action be taken on climate change. 

In a Facebook post Friday morning, Atlanta Police warned drivers that streets in the area would be impacted.

The protest started near the Buckhead MARTA station around 9:30 a.m.

Police confirmed that around 15 protesters were arrested for trying top block lanes on Peachtree Road.  

A group of protestors were in Piedmont Park near Charles Allen Friday afternoon, police said they were monitoring that situation. 

On Saturday, police released the names and mugshots of four suspects who were arrested.

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Jessie Zhoa