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Listen Now: We Came to the Forest

Jan 27, 2025

A young woman, Vienna, answers the call of activism against a controversial police training facility in Atlanta. She finds love and a supportive community in the South River Forest, but their peaceful cause takes a dark turn. The chilling events lead to deep existential questions about sacrifice and commitment. Humor and tension intertwine as law enforcement prepares for confrontation, setting the scene for a gripping tale of resistance and tragedy.

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Vienna's journey showcases the profound connections and sense of community formed among activists fighting against the construction of Cop City.

The podcast raises critical questions about activism, justice, and the personal sacrifices individuals are willing to make for their beliefs.

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The Tragic Confrontation

A deadly confrontation between activists and law enforcement unfolded in an Atlanta forest, raising questions about the official narrative surrounding the event. The situation escalated as a joint task force aimed to clear the area of activists opposing the construction of a police training facility. Officers involved in the operation, feeling tense and on edge due to warnings about potential dangers, were met with unexpected gunfire. This event not only left one activist dead but also sparked a community-wide investigation into the conflicting testimonies and alleged cover-ups that followed.

Intro

2min

A Night at the Drive-In and Its Turning Point

3min

Adrenaline in the Forest

2min

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.

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