Target is closing a number of locations nationwide, including two here in metro Atlanta, due to ongoing protests over George Floyd’s death.
Both Target stores in Buckhead are part of the 175 stores that will be temporarily closed. The full list, which includes many stores in Minnesota, can be found here.
Target’s headquarters are based in Minneapolis, where former police officer Derek Chauvin is charged in Floyd’s death.
“We are heartbroken by the death of George Floyd and the pain it is causing communities across the country. At this time, we have made the decision to close a number of our stores. We anticipate most stores will be closed temporarily. Our focus will remain on our team members’ safety and helping our community heal,” the company said in a statement.
Target says employees at the closed stores will be paid for up to 14 days during store closures, including coronavirus pay, and also have the chance to work at other stores.
During the first night of protests Friday, Atlanta firefighters worked to put out a fire started in the back of the Target at 2539 Piedmont Road. Atlanta fire officials say fireworks were set off in multiple locations as well.
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