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Peoplestown Neighborhood Marks One Year Since the Shooting of Rayshard Brooks

Jun 16, 2021

This past Saturday, June 12, marked one year since the shooting of Rayshard Brooks in Peoplestown. Now a year has passed, and residents reflect on how the community has found new ways for collective healing.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution recently shared an article on Rayshard’s life and Peoplestown’s hope for change. The article includes an interview with Greg Cole, Executive Director of Emmaus House, the Episcopal ministry and Peoplestown-focused nonprofit. Read the AJC article here.