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LIVE: 'No Kings' Day rallies in protest of Trump taking place across metro Atlanta
The Brief Protests labeled "No Kings" rallies are taking place across metro Atlanta as part of a national day of action against the Trump administration. Other Georgia cities participating include Tucker, McDonough, Fayetteville, Athens, Valdosta, and Woodstock, with events organized by Indivisible, 50501 Movement, and Stand Up America. State officials warned that any violence against law enforcement would bring "quick and heavy accountability." ATLANTA - "No Kings" protests against President Donald Trump's policies are taking place across metro Atlanta and in nearly 2,000 other U.S. cities as a military parade rolls in Washington for the Army's 250th anniversary – which is also Flag Day and Trump's birthday. The protests, organized by the 50501 national movement, are meant to counter what organizers call a day for Trump to feed his own ego as he turns 79 years old. What we know In Atlanta, a rally started at 10 a.m. Saturday at Liberty Plaza near the Georgia State Capitol. There were an estimated 5,000 people inside the plaza, with another 2,000 outside the area, according to FOX 5 crews at the rally. FOX 5 reporters on scene say the protesters stayed peaceful while chanting and holding their signs up. Police blocked off parts of Capitol Avenue near the plaza for protesters. There were also several officers present inside the plaza. FOX 5 staff say none of the officers they saw were in riot gear. After the rally at the capitol, many of the protesters moved to the 17th Street Bridge near Atlanta Station. Once there, protesters covered both sides of the bridge to wave flags and signs at cars as they drove below on Interstate 75. The rally is expected to last until 4 p.m. before another rally in Piedmont Park. FOX 5 reporters on the bridge said the rally was peaceful, with people handing out sunscreen and water bottles. A rally organizer spoke to a FOX 5 crew and said he was protesting because he was directly affected. Tyson Randolph, a former public health worker, said he lost his job and worries about how the lack of health funding will impact people. "This is going to impact the community by not having the connection to resources or education," said Randolph. RELATED: Gov. Kemp, AG Carr urge calm ahead of 'No Kings' protests in Georgia Saturday In Doraville, hundreds of people showed up to march from a shopping center down Lavista Road. The group walked to Interstate 285 where they showed drivers below their signs. Doraville Police were there to make sure traffic kept moving, but the protest stayed peaceful, according to FOX 5 crews on scene. That protest is expected to wrap up around 1:30 p.m. Saturday. In Douglasville, dozens of people gathered roadside on Douglas Boulevard to protest. People raised signs and chanted as cars passed by on the busy road. Some cars honked in solidarity. FOX 5 crews talked to some of the protesters who said they wanted this to show how many people in Douglas County don't like what's happening in the United States. They want people to know they're not alone. "We all have the same purpose, and that is justice and peace and tolerance," said demonstrator Kelley Alexander. Similar demonstrations are planned in cities across the state, including Tucker, McDonough, Fayetteville, Athens, Valdosta, and Woodstock. Organizers say the rallies are open to all who want to stand up for constitutional checks and balances, civil liberties, and governmental accountability. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp warned that while peaceful protests are protected, any violence against law enforcement during Saturday's "No Kings" rallies will bring "quick and heavy accountability." Attorney General Chris Carr said violent acts tied to changing public policy could be prosecuted as domestic terrorism, carrying sentences of up to 35 years. The backstory The "No Kings" theme was orchestrated by the 50501 Movement, a national movement made up of everyday Americans who stand for democracy and against what they call the authoritarian actions of the Trump administration. The name 50501 stands for 50 states, 50 protests, one movement. The No Kings Day of Defiance has been organized to reject authoritarianism, billionaire-first politics and the militarization of the country's democracy, according to a press release from No Kings. The No Kings Day of Defiance is expected to be the largest single-day mobilization since Trump returned to office, organizers said. Organizers said they are preparing for millions of people to take to the streets across all 50 states and commonwealths. Earlier protests organized by 50501 had rallied against Trump and his former billionaire adviser Elon Musk, who led Trump's Department of Government Efficiency to cut federal spending. Click here to find information about every U.S. rally. What they're saying Protesters are calling for Trump to be "dethroned" as they compare his actions to those of a king and not a democratically elected president. "They've defied our courts, deported Americans, disappeared people off the streets, attacked our civil rights, and slashed our services," the group says on its website. "They've done this all while continuing to serve and enrich their billionaire allies." "The flag doesn't belong to President Trump. It belongs to us," the No Kings website says. "On June 14th, we're showing up everywhere he isn't — to say no thrones, no crowns, no kings." RELATED: 6 demonstrators arrested after anti-ICE rally along Buford Highway Big picture view The nationwide demonstrations will coincide with the Army's 250th anniversary celebration — which Trump has ratcheted up to include an expensive, lavish military parade. The event will feature hundreds of military vehicles and aircraft and thousands of soldiers. The Army birthday celebration had already been planned. But earlier this spring, Trump announced his intention to ratchet up the event – which falls on Trump's birthday – to include 60-ton M1 Abrams battle tanks and Paladin self-propelled howitzers rolling through the city streets. He has long sought a similar display of patriotic force. The other side Trump said Tuesday that any protesters in DC would be "met with heavy force," but the White House later clarified that Trump supports "peaceful protests." RELATED: Army's 250th Birthday: Everything to know about Trump's military parade
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Where are 'No Kings Day' protests in Georgia? Times, locations of 22 anti-Trump events
June 14 is set to be a busy day with Flag Day, President Donald Trump's birthday, and now 'No Kings' Day. This is a nationwide movement against Trump and his upcoming military parade, with events in Georgia and the rest of the U.S. Here's what we know: Trump is planning a lavish military parade on June 14 which marks the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary and is Trump's 79th birthday. It will include 7,500 troops, 120 vehicles, 50 aircraft on the streets and in the skies of Washington, D.C. According to a planning document seen by USA Today, the parade and a series of related events in D.C. beginning next week will cost up to $45 million. The public perception around this parade has been incredibly mixed. While some view this as a show of strength or national pride, Markus Schiller, the CEO of a German aerospace and security company, echoed what many of Trump's opponents feel: "There's definitely a correlation between putting on a military parade and authoritarian parades are about sending message to other countries and also to domestic political rivals." 'No Kings' describes itself as a nationwide day of defiance by multiple groups including Indivisible, 50501, and Stand Up America. "The flag doesn't belong to Donald Trump. It belongs to us. We're not watching history happen. We're making it," organizers said on the No Kings website. "On June 14th, we're showing up everywhere he isn't—to say no thrones, no crowns, no kings." Each event will look different depending on who is organizing it. Some may be simply flag-waving rallies, while others will be marches or full-on sign-waving protests. More than 20 are confirmed in Georgia: 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 Atlanta 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. Kim Hjelmgaard of USA Today contributed to this article. Miguel Legoas is a Deep South Connect Team Reporter for Gannett/USA Today. Find him on X and Instagram @miguelegoas and email at mlegoas@ This article originally appeared on Augusta Chronicle: No Kings Day protests in Georgia. Locations, times of protests in GA
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'No Kings' rallies scheduled to take place this weekend in metro Atlanta
The Brief Statewide protests labeled "No Kings" rallies are planned across Georgia this weekend as part of a national day of action against the Trump administration. The Atlanta rally will take place Saturday at 10 a.m. at Liberty Plaza near the State Capitol. Other Georgia cities participating include Tucker, McDonough, Fayetteville, Athens, Valdosta, and Woodstock, with events organized by Indivisible, 50-50-1, and Stand Up America. ATLANTA - Another wave of protests is set to take place across Georgia this weekend as part of a national day of action against the Trump administration. Organizers are calling the coordinated demonstrations the "No Kings" rallies. The events are being led by several progressive organizations, including Indivisible, 50-50-1, and Stand Up America. Their aim is to push back against what they describe as authoritarian overreach and to rally public support for democratic values. RELATED: 6 demonstrators arrested after anti-ICE rally along Buford Highway In Atlanta, the rally will be held at Liberty Plaza near the Georgia State Capitol on Saturday, June 14, at 10 a.m. Similar demonstrations are planned in cities across the state, including Tucker, McDonough, Fayetteville, Athens, Valdosta, and Woodstock. Click here to find information for every rally in the United States. Organizers say the rallies are open to all who want to stand up for constitutional checks and balances, civil liberties, and governmental accountability. The date, June 14, is significant because it is Flag Day, President Donald Trump's birthday and the Army's 250th birthday. A parade is scheduled to take place in Washington, D.C. RELATED: Army's 250th Birthday: Everything to know about Trump's military parade
