Nationwide No Kings in America Rallies Ignite Passion, Atlanta Joins the Movement

The rally's energy resonated powerfully, audible from quite a distance. Through microphones, megaphones, and spoken words, attendees passionately chanted phrases like “Immigrants are welcome here.” On March 22, Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff addressed enthusiastic supporters at The Eastern, a cultural venue in Reynoldstown, proclaiming, “Georgia will bow to no king.” In the Georgia State Capitol’s vicinity, crowds echoed this sentiment with a broader national perspective. This gathering was one of multiple “No Kings” protests occurring nationwide, responding to actions taken by former President Donald J. Trump, particularly concerning the deportation of Hispanic individuals and the resulting civil unrest, seen in places like Los Angeles and Atlanta. On that Saturday, similar events unfolded across various Georgia locales, including Decatur, Fayetteville, Griffin, and McDonough. In Liberty Plaza, Atlanta, thousands united, featuring families, seniors, and youth, brandishing diverse signs with messages like “Kings are for Burgers” and “ICE melts in Georgia.” Among the speakers, Georgia State Rep. Dr. Jasmine Clark denounced Trump as “a parasite to our Constitution.” A small group opposing the rally faced public disapproval but no violence erupted, culminating in a peaceful demonstration.