Hundreds of people gathered Saturday morning in the 900 block of Broadway in downtown Columbus, Georgia for a “No Kings” themed demonstration. Mike Haskey/Ledger Enquirer

Hundreds of people gathered Saturday morning in the 900 block of Broadway in downtown Columbus, Georgia for a “No Kings” themed demonstration.

Credit: Mike Haskey/Ledger Enquirer

This story originally published on October 10, 2025.

Protesters across Georgia are preparing to take to the streets again on Oct. 18 for “No Kings Day.”

 

What is 'No Kings?'

The “No Kings” protests are organized by a broad national coalition led by the progressive advocacy group Indivisible, in partnership with many other major activism-forward organizations.

The upcoming protest is meant to be “is a peaceful national day of action and mass mobilization in response to the increasing authoritarian excesses and corruption of the Trump administration.”

According to the “No Kings” mission, “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan; it is the foundation our nation was built upon.” and sprang up in reaction to the “chaos, corruption and cruelty” from the current administration.

 

Georgia cities hosting a 'No Kings' protest

These events will occur in cities large and small, with each organizing its own schedule and activities, ranging from marches to rallies and community gatherings.

More than 20 cities are confirmed in Georgia:

  • Albany: “Dougherty Loves Democracy - Not Kings! We are Indivisible Albany, GA!” 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Athens: “No Kings Athens” noon-4 p.m.
  • Atlanta: “No Kings in Atlanta” 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. tentatively along Capitol Avenue Southwest, and “No Kings Chamblee Tucker (No National Guard in GA!)” 2-6:30 p.m. at Chamblee Tucker Bridge.
  • Augusta: “No Kings Augusta” 3:30-6:30 p.m.
  • Brunswick: “No Kings Brunswick” 1-3 p.m. at Mary Ross Waterfront Park.
  • Carrollton: “No Kings West GA Indivisible” 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Carroll County Superior Court.
  • Cartersville: “No Kings Cartersville” noon-5 p.m. at East Main Street and U.S. 41.
  • Columbus: “No Kings: Columbus GA & Phenix City AL Indivisible” 9-11 a.m. at 900 Broadway.
  • Dalton: “No Kings Dalton GA” 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Fayetteville: “No Kings Fayetteville, Georgia” 12:30-2 p.m. at the Old Fayette County Courthouse.
  • Gainesville: “No Kings Gainesville” 3-4:30 p.m. at Poultry Park.
  • Greensboro: “No Kings Greensboro GA” 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Linger Longer Road and Georgia 44.
  • Griffin: “No Kings Griffin, GA 30223” 10-11:30 a.m.
  • Hiram: “Hiram/Dallas No Kings Rally Sign Waving” 2-4 p.m. at the corner of Jimmy Lee Smith and Highway 92.
  • Marietta: “No Kings - East Cobb, Marietta, GA” 2-4 p.m. at Roswell and Johnson Ferry roads.
  • Newnan: “No Kings Newnan, GA” 10 a.m. to noon in front of the Coweta County Probate Courthouse.
  • Rincon: “No Kings Rincon” 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Freedom Park.
  • Savannah: “No Kings Savannah” 1-2:30 p.m. at Emmet Park.
  • Smyrna: No Kings event 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Statesboro: “No Kings Statesboro” 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Suwanee: “No Kings Forsyth County” 1-3 p.m. at the McDonald’s at 3650 Peachtree Pkwy, and “No Kings: Gwinnett” 3-5 p.m.
  • Waycross: “No Kings Still Voices for Democracy” 9-11 a.m.
  • Woodstock: “No Kings Part 2 - Cherokee United” 1-3 p.m.

The “No Kings” movement is a collaboration between dozens of organizations that seek to provide protest support, legal guidance, and local event lists on their websites.

For more detailed information about Georgia’s events, check the "No Kings” website or the Indivisible Georgia Coalition website.

This story comes to GPB through a reporting partnership with The Ledger-Enquirer.

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