Authorities said “violent agitators” attacked Atlanta police officers and construction equipment with Molotov cocktails, commercial-grade fireworks, bricks and large rocks. Georgia law enforcement conducts 'clearing operation' as construction begins on 'Cop City' facility After Sunday’s clashes, Atlanta police say they will implement a “multi-layered strategy,” including “reaction and arrest” as more protests are planned in coming days, it said in its statement late Sunday, adding it “asks for this week’s protests to remain peaceful. ”“We hope the police will act accordingly and not in violent ways that exacerbate the situation,” he added