Over 20 Anti-Trump protests in GA, including COLGA. See when & where
This Saturday, June 14, Georgians will join millions of Americans in a coordinated protest called “No Kings,” a nationwide day of defiance against what organizers see as governmental overreach.
The demonstrations are timed to counter President Donald Trump’s military parade in Washington, D.C., which coincides with his 79th birthday, the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary, and Flag Day, says PBS News.
The No Kings organization is using the date as a symbol “to say no thrones, no crowns, no kings.”
Why are people protesting in Georgia?
The momentum gained for Saturday’s demonstrations is mostly fueled by frustration over the Trump administration’s response to protests in Los Angeles as Reuters reports.
The recent decision to deploy the National Guard, and possibly the Marines, against the wishes of state officials has raised the stakes for some Americans.
Organizers say the $45 million protest symbolizes a dangerous shift toward authoritarianism. “In America, we don’t do kings,” reads the official No Kings website. “They’ve defied our courts, deported Americans, disappeared people off the streets, attacked our civil rights, and slashed our services.”
The protests are being led by a coalition of progressive groups, including Indivisible, the ACLU of Georgia, and local chapters across the state.
Columbus’ local Indivisible chapter issued a press release saying, “June 14th is about reclaiming the people’s voice. It’s no coincidence this protest falls on the Army’s birthday. We honor America’s history by rejecting attempts to turn our democracy into a dictatorship.”
How can I find a protest in Georgia?
Indivisible Columbus and Indivisible Phenix City are uniting for twin protests on Saturday from 9 to 11 a.m.
Meetup locations:
- Columbus: Uptown Columbus at Broadway and 10th Street by the River Center.
- Phenix City: Meet at Broadway and 13th Street.
According to the No Kings website, other confirmed protests will happen in these Georgia cities:
Albany: “No Kings Albany, GA” 10 a.m. to noon.
Athens: “No Kings Athens” 5-7 p.m. at College Square.
Atlanta: “No Kings in Atlanta” 10 a.m. to noon at Liberty Plaza; “No Cake for False Kings Atlanta” 1-4 p.m. at Atlantic Station Bridge/Overpass.
Augusta: “No Kings Augusta” 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Brunswick: “No Kings Brunswick, GA” 3-8 p.m.
Columbus: “No Kings Columbus, GA” 9-11 a.m. in front of the River Center in uptown Columbus.
Douglas: “No Kings Douglas” noon-2 p.m. at Trojan Lane intersection.
Fayetteville: “No Kings Fayetteville” 3-4:40 p.m. at Old Fayette County Courthouse.
Forsyth County: “No Kings Forsyth County” 1-2 p.m.
Gainesville: “No Kings in NE Georgia” 3-4 p.m. at Gainesville Square.
Greene County: “No Kings Greensboro GA” 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Griffin: “No Kings Nationwide Day of Defiance: Griffin” 10-11:30 a.m. at the Griffin Auditorium.
Macon: “Kick Out the Clowns | No Kings Day of Action Macon” 10 a.m. to noon at Poplar Street median between 2nd and 3rd streets.
McDonough: “No Kings Nationwide Day of Defiance; McDonough” 12:30-2 p.m. at MCDonough City Hall.
Savannah: “No Kings Savannah” 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Thomas Square Park.
Statesboro: “No Kings Statesboro” 10 a.m. to noon.
St. Mary’s: “No Kings St. Mary’s” 3-6 p.m. at St. Mary’s Waterfront Pavilion.
Suwanee: “No Kings Gwinnett County” 2-4 p.m.
Tucker: “No Kings March Tucker” 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Tucker Recreation Center.
Valdosta: “Valdosta - No Kings Day of Defiance” 2-3 p.m.
Waycross: “No Kings Waycross” 9-11 a.m. at the sidewalk area between Checkers and Hog and Bones facing Memorial Drive.
Woodstock: “No Kings in Woodstock: We Took the Same Oath” 2-4 p.m.
Newsweek reports that the “No Kings” movement is expected to be the largest mobilization against the Trump administration since he took office with more than 1,800 protests scheduled across the country.
If you plan to protest this weekend, be sure to know your rights, stay safe and comply with law enforcement.
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This story was originally published June 12, 2025 at 2:02 PM.
