US: Demonstrators to gather in Stone Mountain Park (Georgia) August 15 /update 1

Event

Demonstrators are expected to gather in Stone Mountain Park in Georgia state on Saturday, August 15, amid tensions over the Confederate monument present in the park. Counter-demonstrations are also likely to take place. Participants are reportedly intending to gather from 09:00 (local time). Authorities closed the park on Friday, August 14, ahead of possible clashes between pro- and anti-demonstrators.

Similar protests took place on July 4 and passed off peacefully.

A heightened security presence is to be anticipated in the vicinity of any protest site, along with disruptions to overland travel.

Advice

Those in the area are advised to monitor the situation, anticipate transportation disruptions, avoid all demonstrations or large gatherings as a precaution, and adhere to all instructions issued by local authorities.