There are 32 active hate groups in Georgia, report says

ATLANTA — There are dozens of hate groups in the state of Georgia, according to a report that monitors hate groups and extremists in the U.S.

According to the Southern Poverty Law Center, there are more than 30 active hate groups in Georgia.

The SPLC's report features a map detailing more than 900 hate groups actively operating across the country.

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The report says in 2016, there were 130 Ku Klux Klan groups and 193 Black Separatist groups active nationwide.

In 2011, the groups peaked at more than 1,000 before decreasing to 784 in 2014. Last year's 917 was part of an increase since.

The SPLC says the list was compiled using hate group publications and websites, citizen and law enforcement reports, field sources and news reports. Groups that appear in the center of states represent statewide groups.

Hate group activities can include criminal acts, marches, rallies, speeches, meetings, leafleting or publishing.

These are the hate groups operating in Georgia, according to the SPLC.

1. League of the South: Macon, Georgia (Neo-Confederate)

2. All Eyes on Egypt Bookstore: Macon, Georgia (Black Separatist)

3. All Eyes on Egypt Bookstore: Monticello,Georgia (Black Separatist)

4. III% Security Force Headquarters: Statewide (Anti-Muslim)

5. Loyal White Knights of the Ku Klux Klan: Covington, Georgia (Ku Klux Klan)

6. Covenant People's Ministry: Brooks, Georgia (Christian Identity)

7. New Black Panther Party for Self Defense Headquarters: Stone Mountain, Georgia (Black Separatist)

8. Israel United in Christ: Atlanta, Georgia (Black Separatist)

9. Faith Baptist Church Headquarters (formerly Sons of Thundr): Greenville, Georgia (Anti-LGBT)

10. All Eyes on Egypt Bookstore: Decatur, Georgia (Black Separatist)

11. Alternative Right Headquarters: Atlanta, Georgia (White Nationalist)

12. Israelite School of Universal Practical Knowledge: Atlanta, Georgia (Black Separatist)

13. Occidental Quarterly/Charles Martel Society: Atlanta, Georgia (White Nationalist)

14. New Black Panther Party: Atlanta, Georgia (Black Separatist)

15. Nation of Islam: Atlanta, Georgia (Black Separatist)

16. Blood and Honour Social Club: Statewide (Racist Skinhead)

17. Crew 38: Statewide (Racist Skinhead)

18. Confederate Hammerskins: Statewide (Racist Skinhead)

19. National Socialist Movement: Statewide (Neo-Nazi)

20. Nation of Islam: Columbus, Georgia (Black Separatist)

21. American Vision Headquarters: Powder Springs, Georgia (Anti-LGBT)

22. Aryan Nations Worldwide Headquarters: Villa Rica, Georgia (Neo-Nazi)

23. Loyal White Knights of the Ku Klux Klan: Dallas, Georgia (Ku Klux Klan)

24. Loyal White Knights of the Ku Klux Klan: Canton, Georgia (Ku Klux Klan)

25. New Black Panther Party: Augusta, Georgia (Black Separatist)

26. Nation of Islam: Augusta, Georgia (Black Separatist)

27. International Keystone Knights of the Ku Klux Klan: Cedartown, Georgia (Ku Klux Klan)

28. United Northern and Southern Knights of the Ku Klux Klan Headquarters: East Ellijay, Georgia (Ku Klux Klan)

29. Southern National Congress: Morganton, Georgia (Neo-Confederate)

30. New Black Panther Party: Waycross, Georgia (Black Separatist)

31. Loyal White Knights of the Ku Klux Klan: Valdosta, Georgia (Ku Klux Klan)

32. Nation of Islam: Brunswick, Georgia (Black Separatist)

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