Third ‘No Kings’ anti-Trump protest planned in Columbus. Here’s when, what’s different

Residents across Georgia are preparing for the third No Kings Day event, including a protest taking place in Columbus on March 28.

What is the “No Kings” protest?

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.

Major tenants of the movement:

• A national, decentralized protest movement aimed at President Donald Trump’s second administration and what organizers describe as his “wannabe king” approach to power.
• Plays on a basic idea that presidents are elected public servants, not monarchs, and their authority is limited.
• A response to a combination of ICE raids, the expanded use of federal agents and National Guard troops in cities, crackdowns on protest and voting rights, and the ongoing costs of war and domestic militarization.
• A nonviolent show of people power, and a Constitutional way to push back against authoritarian tendencies.

Columbus’ “No Kings” event

This is the third iteration of the protest, however, this year participants will circle the block instead of staying in one place.

Details:

• When: March 28 at 10 a.m. to noon
• Where: 14th Street bridge
• Directions for participants: Start on the bridge, plan to walk for approximately an hour, end on the median at the RiverCenter fountain.

What to expect:

• Open with a short program of speakers
• Chants and music
• March for about an hour
• Closing rally
• Voter registration tables
• Representatives from mutual aid groups
• Information about ongoing campaigns

How to prepare:

The weather will be clear, but hot, so make sure to prepare accordingly.

• Bring water
• Wear comfortable shoes
• Apply sunscreen and bring extra to reapply
• Signs that meet guidelines for safety

Other Georgia cities hosting “No Kings” events

The Columbus march is just one stop on a dense map of Georgia No Kings actions, with protests planned from major cities to the state’s small towns.

• Atlanta: Memorial Drive Greenway to Georgia State Capitol, 10 a.m.–noon
• Augusta: 4–7 p.m. (address shared after RSVP)
• Canton: 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
• Carrollton: MLK Memorial and Carroll County Courthouse, 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
• Cartersville: 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
• Conyers: 1–3 p.m.
• Dalton: 2–5 p.m.
• Macon: Rosa Parks Square, 1–2:30 p.m.
• Marietta: Marietta Square, 1–3 p.m.
• Newnan: Probate Courthouse, 1–2:30 p.m.
• Rome: noon–2 p.m.
• Savannah: Emmet Park, 1–3 p.m.
• Smyrna: Village Green, 3–5 p.m.
• Athens: 12:30–5 p.m.
• Decatur: Clairmont Lake, 10 a.m.–noon

How to get involved

There are plenty of ways to get involved with your time, your money or your energy.

• Show up in person: The simplest way to plug in is to RSVP for the Columbus march through the Indivisible event listing.
• Volunteer locally: Organizers need volunteers to marshal the march, to welcome newcomers, to run voter registration or “Know Your Rights” tables, to handle water, snacks and cleanup.
• ​Support if you can’t march: Make signs for windows, post on social media, and donate to civil‑rights and immigrant‑justice groups, or join virtual trainings tied to No Kings Day.

If you’re planning to attend the No Kings rally, email me at srose@ledger-enquirer.com and come find me on the day. If you can’t be there in person, you can follow along with live updates on social media.

This story was originally published March 26, 2026 at 6:00 AM.