‘No Kings’ protests: Local USA TODAY Network
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Months after millions of Americans took to the streets to protest the Trump administration, organizers of the “No Kings” protests are back.
The next “No Kings” event, the third one, will be held today, with marches and rallies planned in cities and towns across the country.
Tensions are rising across the country as military operations continue in Iran and ICE officers are dispatched to airports. Many states are entering midterm primary election season, a referendum on the current administration.
Here’s what you need to know about the March 28th “No Kings” protests.
What are the “No Kings” protests?
The “No Kings” movement began as a counter-protest to the U.S. Army’s 250th Anniversary Parade in Washington, D.C., on June 14, 2025. The event coincided with President Trump’s 79th birthday.
The parade included tanks, soldiers and veterans, but while the event was taking place in the nation’s capital, an estimated 5 million people at 2,100 rallies protested the Trump administration, whose actions were seen as more king-like than president-like. The organization called the Army parade a “coronation” attempt.
“Four months later, the movement is back with even more momentum. On October 18, more than 7 million Americans participated in more than 2,700 events in all 50 states. The nationwide riots are 14 times larger than President Trump’s two inaugurations combined,” the group said on its website. “Our peace movement is only going to get bigger. ‘No King’ is not just a slogan, it is the foundation on which our country was built.”
The group cited ICE operations, election interference, environmental protection, health care, education and the cost of living as key issues for this weekend’s protests.
In Georgia, protests have erupted days after ICE officers were deployed to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, and cities such as Oakwood and Social Circle have clashed with the federal government over ICE detention facilities being built in the area.
Where is the “No Kings” event in Atlanta taking place today?
Five protests will be organized within the boundaries of I-285 in Atlanta on Saturday.
- Kings Atlanta None: 10am-1pm, Memorial Dr Greenway, Atlanta, GA 30312
- No Kings North Highland Avenue: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- No Kings – Atlanta: 3pm – 5pm, Viridion Towers, Atlanta GA 30329
- No Kings Claremont Lake: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- No Kings (Cumberland): 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., US 41/Cobb Parkway between Cumberland Mall and The Galleria Cobb County.
Are there any other “No Kings” events in the metro?
There are many “No Kings” events held in the Atlanta metropolitan area.
- Kings No Smyrna: 3pm-5pm, Village Green, Smyrna, GA 30080.
- No Kings Marietta Square: 1:00pm – 3:00pm, Marietta Square, Marietta, GA 30060
- Kings Marietta – No East Cobb: 12:00pm – 2:00pm, Johnson Ferry Road and Roswell Road, Marietta (East Cobb), GA 30062
- No Kings Roswell: 12:00pm – 2:00pm, Corner of Holcomb Bridge and Alpharetta Highway in front of Chick-Fil-A, Roswell, GA 30075
- Banned at Kings Peachtree Corner and Sandy Springs: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM, Corner of Spalding Dr and Holcomb Bridge Road, Norcross, GA 30092
- Kings Forsyth City/Johns Creek: 2pm – 4pm, McDonald’s, Suwanee, GA 30024
- No Kings Gwinnett: 3:00pm – 6:00pm, Town Center Park, Suwannee, GA 30024
- No Kings Tucker: 3pm to 6pm, location is listed as “private,” but you can sign up for more information on the No Kings website.
- No Kings Indivisible Gwinnett: 10am-12pm, Snellville City Hall, Snellville, GA 30078
Eileen Wright is an Atlanta Connect reporter for USA TODAY’s Deep South Connect team. X Find her at @IreneEWright or email her at ismith@usatodayco.com.
