Thousands attend ‘No Kings’ rallies in Atlanta to protest Trump administration

Protesters gather near the Atlanta Civic Center to participate in a "No Kings" rally on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (Alex Helmick/WABE)

This story was updated on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at 2:09 p.m.

Thousands of people are participating in “No Kings” demonstrations around Atlanta Saturday to protest what they see as the Trump administration’s abuse of federal power.

Crowds of protesters gathered on a large field at the Atlanta Civic Center Saturday morning and marched to Liberty Plaza near the Georgia State Capitol. The American Civil Liberties Union of Georgia, Indivisible Georgia Coalition and other organizations hosted the rally.