Coastal Georgia anti-Trump ‘No Kings’ protests draw thousands, with some counterprotesters

Demonstrators gather in Thomas Square during the “No Kings” protest in Savannah, Georgia, on June 14, 2025. The demonstration is part of a nationwide movement to protest the Trump administration. (Justin Taylor/The Current GA/CatchLight Local)

Thousands of demonstrators marched in cities throughout Coastal Georgia Saturday in protest of the Trump administration’s policies. The “No Kings” gatherings nationwide were part of a mass mobilization effort timed for the same day as a military parade planned for Washington, D.C., to honor Flag Day, the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army, and the president’s birthday. 

From the largest crowds in Savannah and Brunswick to smaller gatherings in Richmond Hill and Hinesville, The Current GA’s reporters talked to those who made the march their Saturday plan.

Demonstrators march through Forsyth Park during the No Kings protest in Savannah, Georgia, on June 14, 2025. The demonstration is part of a nationwide movement to protest the Trump administration. (Justin Taylor/The Current GA/CatchLight Local)

Savannah

An estimated 2,500 people gathered at Thomas Square Park to participate in the rally, co-hosted by Savannah Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) and Coastal Georgia for Democracy (CGD).