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Jan 28, 2025

Vienna's journey begins with a delivery job, leading her to the heart of a fierce activism against the construction of Cop City in Atlanta. As she dives into this new community, she discovers love and a cause that ignites her passion. However, a tragic clash ignites questions about sacrifice and commitment when activists face off against authorities. Enjoy a nostalgic evening of Vietnamese and Mexican cuisine, only to realize a storm is brewing that will change everything. It's a captivating exploration of love, community, and the high stakes of activism.

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The podcast highlights the pivotal moment when activists, united by their cause, face a tragic confrontation with law enforcement during their protest against Cop City.

It examines the contrasting narratives surrounding the deadly incident, emphasizing the complex motivations of both the activists and authorities involved.

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The Clash Between Activists and Authorities

A tragic confrontation occurred between activists and law enforcement in an Atlanta forest, centered around the construction of a major police training facility. Activists had set up camp in the woods to protest this construction, embodying their commitment to environmental justice. The situation escalated when a joint task force of various law enforcement agencies was dispatched to clear the area, leading to a chaotic and tense environment. Eyewitness accounts reveal that the officials, nervous about potential booby traps, were already on edge, contributing to an atmosphere ripe for conflict.

Unraveling the Tragic Clash in the Forest

2min

A Night of Calm Before the Storm

5min

Vienna is working a delivery job when she hears about Cop City, a massive police training facility planned for Atlanta. She decides to join the activists trying to stop construction. When Vienna arrives in the South River Forest, she quickly finds a community, a cause and a love unlike any other. But the events of one morning shatters everything. Vienna and everyone connected to the forest begin to question what are you willing to die for? Wondery, Campside and Tenderfoot TV present: We Came to the Forest.

Listen to We Came to the Forest wherever you get your podcasts. You can binge the entire series early and ad-free by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App or on Apple Podcasts: Wondery.fm/WeCametotheForest

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