This week kicks off early voting in Georgia for the 2026 midterms, and other voters across America will be doing the same soon if they haven't opened polls already. Marking the occasion is the next "No Kings" day of mass mobilization.
What is the No Kings organization?
"No Kings" is a non-violent political organization that mobilizes protests against President Donald Trump and his administration across the U.S. The group provides online resources (including training programs), and has partnerships with various businesses and advocacy groups.
It started with a nationwide day of mobilization on June 14, 2025 in conjunction with President Donald Trump's military parade as the event was an example of how his behavior is viewed by many as authoritarian in nature. That day saw 4-6 million
protesters nationwide.
Since then, "No Kings" has done two other nationwide protests in October and March, both of which saw millions of people turn out. They also organized watch parties for "Rise Up, Sing Out: A Concert for the First Amendment" in June.
When is the next No Kings protest 2026?
The next No Kings mobilization day is Saturday, Oct. 17. However, while there may be some marches and sign waiving, organizers have said this weekend's events will be largely nonpartisan voter-participation activities intended to encourage eligible voters.
No Kings Atlanta
There is an official online map that is regularly updated with confirmed events. Here are those in the Atlanta area so far:
- Atlanta: "No Kings: Vote Early Atlanta" 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at CT Martin Natatorium; "No Kings: Vote Early ATL (Indivisible ATL + Friends)" 11 a.m. to noon Springdale Park, "No Kings: Vote Early Atlanta March + Election Protection Training" noon-2 p.m. at Piedmont Park and "No Kings: Vote Early VAHI ATL" 10 a.m. to noon at 1004 Virginia Ave NE.
- Canton: "No Kings: Vote Early | Canton, GA" 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the corner of Waleska Street and Riverstone Parkway
- Carrollton: "No Kings: Vote Early West Georgia" 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at MLK Memorial Beloved Community Park
- Cartersville: "No Kings: Cartersville, Georgia" 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Conyers: "No Kings: Vote Early" noon-1:30 p.m. at Center Street and Green Street Southwest
- Decatur: "No Kings: Vote Early Clairmont Lake" 10 a.m. to noon across from the VA hospital; "No Kings: Vote Early Dekalb County" noon-3 p.m. at the intersection of North Decatur Road, Scott Boulevard, and Medlock Road; "No Kings: Vote Early - Don't boo, Vote!" 12:30-4:30 p.m. at Covington Highway at Memorial Drive
- Douglasville: "No Kings: Vote Early Douglasville, GA" 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- East Cobb: "No Kings: Vote Early - East Cobb" 1-3 p.m.
- Fayetteville: "No Kings/Vote Early Celebration!" 5-6:30 p.m. at Old Fayetteville County Courthouse
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- Gainesville: "No Kings: Vote Early [Gainesville, Georgia]" noon-2 p.m. at Poultry Park
- Griffin: "No Kings/Vote Early Celebration!" 9:30-11 a.m. at Griffin Auditorium
- Johns Creek: "No Kings: Vote Early Cumming and Johns Creek, Georgia" noon-1:30 p.m. at the intersection of McGinnis Ferry Road and Peachtree Parkway/Medlock Bridge Road
- McDonough: "No Kings/Vote Early Celebration!" 1-2:30 p.m. at McDonough City Hall
- Newnan: "No Kings: Vote Early, Coweta County Indivisible" 10-11:30 a.m. at Historic Downtown Courthouse
- Roswell: "No Kings: Vote Early Roswell" 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Heart of Roswell Park
- Sandy Springs: "No Kings Sandy Springs Returns: Rally & Vote Early" 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center
- Smyrna: "No Kings: Vote Early Smyrna" 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Village Green Park
- Snellville: "No Kings: Vote Early" 10 a.m. to noon at 4514 Lenora Church Rd.
- Suwannee: "No Kings: Vote Early Suwanee" 3-5 p.m. at Town Center Park
- Woodstock: "No Kings: Vote Early | Woodstock, GA" 2-4 p.m. in front of the Chambers at City Center
No Kings Athens GA
- "No Kings: Vote Early Athens, GA - Decorated Car Caravan" 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- "No Kings: Vote Early Banner Brigade" 10 a.m. to noon at Homewood Village Shopping Center
- "No Kings, Vote Early....Sign Waving" 10 a.m. to noon at Gaines School Road and Cedar Shoals Drive
- "No Kings, Vote Early ATHENS, GA" 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Alps Road and Baxter Street
- "No Kings: Vote Early Athens, GA - Talk with Football Fans" 2-3:30 p.m. in front of Ben & Jerry's
No Kings Savannah GA
There will be a No Kings event near Tybee Island city hall from 10 a.m. to noon.
No Kings Augusta GA
The closest confirmed No Kings event to Augusta is "No Kings: Vote Early Lincoln County, Georgia" 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Lincolnton.
More No Kings Georgia events
- Albany: "No Kings: Vote Early Albany, GA" 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at
- Baldwin: "No Kings: Vote Early - Baldwin, GA" 12:30-2:30 p.m. at Roadside Park
- Clayton: "No Kings: Vote Early Clayton, GA" noon-2 p.m. at the courthouse square
- Cornelia: "No Kings: Vote Early - Cornelia, GA" 10 a.m. to noon
- Greensboro: "No Kings: Vote Early! Greensboro GA" 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at GA 44 and Linger Longer Road
- Jasper: "No Kings: Vote Early Demonstration 10 a.m. to noon at Peace Park
- Madison: "No Kings: Vote Early Madison GA" 10:30 a.m. to noon near the post office on South Main Street
- Toccoa: "No Kings: Vote Early Toccoa-Stephens County, GA" 2-4 p.m. across the street from Bells
- Valdosta: "No Kings: Vote Early! Valdosta, Georgia" 3-4 p.m.
- Waycross: "No Kings: Vote Early Waycross, GA" 1-3 p.m. at 1921 Memorial Dr.
Sample ballot for upcoming election 2026
All of your voting information, including registration, polling locations, and sample ballots, can be found at mvp.sos.ga.gov.
How many days until midterm elections?
We are currently 21 days until Election Day for the midterms on Nov. 3.
Election Day 2026
The last day Georgians will be able to vote is on Tuesday, Nov. 3. But, if a runoff is needed, that Election Day will be on Tuesday, Dec. 1.
Miguel Legoas is a Deep South Connect Team Reporter for USA Today. Find him on Instagram @miguelegoas and email at mlegoas@gannett.com.
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