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Protest peaceful, conversations sometimes heated about Confederate monument in Gainesville
Law enforcement presence heavy during event
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Gainesville resident Dwayne Lee, left, and Antonio Champion, center, have a discussion Aug. 19 during a protest about the Confederate monument in downtown Gainesville. - photo by David Barnes
A protest of the Confederate monument in Gainesville’s downtown square had a strong law enforcement presence, but there was no violence or arrests made.