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Roads closing during protest of Confederate statue Old Joe
Protesters gathering 11:30 a.m. Aug. 18 in Gainesville square
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The Confederate Memorial monument, commonly referred to as, "Old Joe," in downtown Gainesville. - photo by David Barnes
Megan Reed
Updated: Aug 17, 2018, 9:46 PM
Published: Aug 16, 2018, 9:30 PM
A year after a nonviolent protest against “Old Joe,” the confederate statue in the center of Gainesville’s square, another demonstration is set for Saturday, Aug. 18 at 11:30 a.m.
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PHOTOS: Hundreds rally in Gainesville in 'Hands Off' protest against Trump, Musk
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Hundreds turn out to the square in downtown Gainesville Saturday, April 5, 2025, to take part in the "Hands Off " protest of the Trump administration. The protest was part of a national mass activation day against the administration.

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