PHOTOS: No Kings rally and march in downtown Atlanta

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PHOTOS: No Kings rally and march in downtown Atlanta

Organizers of Saturday’s nationwide “No Kings” rallies anticipated that the protests could culminate in one of the largest demonstrations in U.S. history. Over a dozen events were scheduled within metro Atlanta.

Greg Wickersham of East Lake makes a sign that says “No one is being left behind,” during the No Kings rally and march on Saturday, March 28, 2026. The large group gathered at the Memorial Drive Greenway and proceeded with a march around the state Capitol. (Jenni Girtman for the AJC)

Demonstrators gather at the Memorial Drive Greenway for the No Kings protest on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jenni Girtman for the AJC)

Demonstrators hold signs as they begin to march toward the state Capitol during the No Kings protest on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jenni Girtman for the AJC)

Demonstrators hold signs as they begin to march toward the state Capitol during the No Kings protest on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jenni Girtman for the AJC)

Demonstrators hold signs as they march toward the state Capitol during the No Kings protest on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jenni Girtman for the AJC)

Demonstrators gather to march toward the state Capitol during the No Kings protest on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jenni Girtman for the AJC)

Demonstrators hold signs as they gather to march toward the state Capitol during the No Kings protest on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jenni Girtman for the AJC)

Demonstrators hold signs as they march toward the state Capitol during the No Kings protest on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jenni Girtman for the AJC)

Gina Giannone participates in the No Kings protest on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Atlanta. The large group gathered at the Memorial Drive Greenway with a rally, then marched around the state Capitol. (Jenni Girtman for the AJC)

Demonstrators hold signs as they march toward the state Capitol during the No Kings protest on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jenni Girtman for the AJC)

U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock speaks during the No Kings protest on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jenni Girtman for the AJV)

Demonstrators hold signs and wave flags as they march toward the state Capitol during the No Kings protest on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jenni Girtman for the AJC)

Demonstrators gather to hear U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock speak during the No Kings protest on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jenni Girtman for the AJC)

Ken Michael (center) and Beth Marks march during the No Kings demonstration on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jenni Girtman for the AJC)

Demonstrators hold signs as they begin to march toward the state Capitol during the No Kings protest on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jenni Girtman for the AJC)

Demonstrators gather as they begin to march toward the state Capitol during the No Kings protest on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jenni Girtman for the AJC)

A police escort leads the way for protesters as they march toward the state Capitol during the No Kings protest on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jenni Girtman for the AJC)

A police escort leads the way for protesters as they march toward the state Capitol during the No Kings protest on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jenni Girtman for the AJC)

Demonstrators march toward the state Capitol during the No Kings protest on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jenni Girtman for the AJC)

Demonstrators march toward the state Capitol during the No Kings protest on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jenni Girtman for the AJC)

Demonstrators march toward the state Capitol during the No Kings protest on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jenni Girtman for the AJC)

Demonstrators march around the state Capitol during the No Kings protest on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jenni Girtman for the AJC)

Demonstrators march around the state Capitol during the No Kings protest on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jenni Girtman for the AJC)

Demonstrators march around the state Capitol during the No Kings protest on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jenni Girtman for the AJC)

Demonstrators march around the state Capitol during the No Kings protest on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jenni Girtman for the AJC)

Demonstrators march around the state Capitol during the No Kings protest on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jenni Girtman for the AJC)

Demonstrators march in front of the state Capitol during the No Kings protest on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jenni Girtman for the AJC)

Demonstrators march in front of the state Capitol during the No Kings protest on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jenni Girtman for the AJC)

Demonstrators march in front of the state Capitol during the No Kings protest on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jenni Girtman for the AJC)

Demonstrators march around the state Capitol during the No Kings protest on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jenni Girtman for the AJC)

Demonstrators march around the state Capitol during the No Kings protest on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jenni Girtman for the AJC)

Demonstrators march toward the state Capitol during the No Kings protest on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jenni Girtman for the AJC)

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Greg Wickersham of East Lake makes a sign that says “No one is being left behind,” during the No Kings rally and march on Saturday, March 28, 2026. The large group gathered at the Memorial Drive Greenway and proceeded with a march around the state Capitol. (Jenni Girtman for the AJC)

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