In the suburbs of Atlanta most people live in subdivisions so the protesters are in the commercial areas.  I don't know how many but when my son passed the rideshare at almost midnight it was full.  My daughter went out to eat and that is when they found out there were protesters as far NE as Gainesville.  We are at least 45 minutes from Atlanta so for protesters to be this far out of the city is unusual.  They seem to be moving up the expressway arteries.  I think if people are home they are safe.  The only things open late were restaurants and bars.  The malls closed early.