I’m reporting live as Atlanta reacts to Biden’s victory for @ajc with @imanidennis21.

In Freedom Park, it’s impossible to speak over the sound of honking in support as cars drive by.

Follow this thread to see what this victory means to Atlantans.

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Devin Barrington-Ward has organized this event today with the Movement for Black Lives.

He speaks on why people have shown up in such numbers today.

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Gigi Pedraza Executive Director and Founder the Latino Community Fund of Georgia, @LCFGeorgia, shares this is a moment that means very much to her community and they are “here to stay.”

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Several performers take the stage to as the announcer calls out “Vogue to the polls.”

This is Atlanta celebrating Biden’s victory in Freedom Park and it is impossible not to describe the scene as anything less than a party.

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The party is growing as hundreds celebrate Biden winning the election today in Atlanta from Freedom Park.

People standby to register voters in the upcoming runoff elections in Georgia for the Senate.

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Follow along my phenomenal coworker and her reporting in this separate thread as well.

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The @NewGAProject is passing out free t-shirts, hats and face masks with “Count Every Vote” and “Voters Decide” written across them.

“This is the perfect space to get everyone who is engaged and excited to volunteer with us,” Volunteer Coordinator Maggie Bell said.

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A short series photos as Atlantans dance in celebration of blue Georgia and a Biden victory.

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As the party in Freedom Park comes to a close and the hosts begin to pack up, Atlanta does one last dance to “Knuck If You Buck” to celebrate Blue Georgia and Biden’s victory.

The energy has been both celebratory and focused on the future work to be done.

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If you followed along to the end of my thread, thank you!

Now check out the article with @ajc featuring the work of several talented local journalists including myself and @imanidennis21. #gapol https://www.ajc.com/politics/live-updates-georgia-vote-count-nears-end-as-biden-leads-by-7200/ABFW5O66JZEUPCCXV2AUDYYEAI/