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Citizens of Augusta prepare ahead for ‘No King's' protest
AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF) – Protestors will be waving their flags and signs in opposition to the Trump administration. This is just one of more than 1,000 protestors that are expected to happen on Flag Day across the country; there is also a protest planned in Aiken. People joined together before the protest to make their flags and signs. Krista Gentry, Communication Lead for Indivisible CSRA, said, 'A lot of the people in the community are really upset about what is going on, on a national level in our country and they're scared, and they want to come out and show that they're not okay with what's going on and want to see changes.' The name 'No King's' came from the 50501-organization dismissing the idea of a 'king' ruling the United States, advocating for democracy. Organizers say the protests are purposefully happening on the Army's 250th birthday, Flag Day and President Donald Trump's 79th birthday. 'We just want to draw attention away from that and to communities. We don't want this authoritarian feeling celebration happening for one person in Washington D.C. I think it's crossing a dangerous line with the use of the military,' said Gentry. 1,400 people are already signed up to attend the protest in Augusta with the potential for more to show up. 'It's actually really, really encouraging and is instilling my faith again in humanity and our country. The community here is so supportive, and I think they really care about what's going on and they want to make their voices heard,' Gentry said. Organizers say this will be a nonviolent protest and anyone who does not follow that will be asked to leave. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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28-02-2025
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Protestors gather at Congressman Rick Allen's Augusta office
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – More than 100 protesters gathered outside Congressman Rick Allen's office with concerns about what's going on in Washington. 'There's a lot going on in our country and I think our congressman, they need to be told how the people actually feel. The people are angry about a plethora of issues,' said Keith Myles, a veteran from Evans. For these protestors, the main issue is to hear from Congressman Allen in-person at a townhall meeting. 'And as you see, they are lined up in this hallway demanding that he comes and talk to us,' said Traci George. 'It's been a very long time since we've actually heard from the representative in person himself here in the region, we want to get him into the district and speak to him one on one about our concerns,' said Matt Kridel, of Indivisible CSRA. The protestors say there's a big difference between holding telephone townhall and one in person. 'He needs to be here to actually get the sense of the people if he's not present, he needs to be here to actually get the sense of the people. If he's not coming around and coming here presently and get the atmosphere, he shouldn't be for us,' said Myles. 'I'm a republican, I'm a republican, said Celestine James. Celestine James came to Congressman Allen's office not to protest, but for her job, of rural engagement for the 12th District, but she agreed with the protestors on the benefits of an in-person townhall. 'I'm a big advocate for that. I believe communication is key. You need to be able to sit down and talk to people and have that forum so we can go ahead and answer the question,' said James. Congressman Allen said he was aware of the event and supported the First Amendment right to peacefully protest, something those gathering in his hallway wanted to hear from Allen in person. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
