Georgia's leaders stress order ahead of planned protests, distinguishing between peaceful assembly and violence.

Protesters in Georgia are planning a day of defiance against Trump, with events in Atlanta and other cities nationwide.

MACON, Ga. — A nationwide protest over President Donald Trump's administration policies, dubbed "No Kings" protests, are taking to the streets on Saturday, and there are two protests taking place in Central Georgia this weekend. They're among roughly 37 taking place across Georgia.

Organizers of the planned “No Kings” event in Atlanta say they’ve taken every step to ensure a morning of peaceful demonstration.

Protesters gathered in major Georgia cities on Saturday to protest President Donald Trump’s administration and its immigration enforcement policies, part of a broader wave of demonstrations across the country.

Gov. Brian Kemp warned that while peaceful protests are protected, any violence against law enforcement during Saturday's "No Kings" rallies will bring "quick and heavy accountability."

Police in Georgia announced Wednesday the arrest of six individuals involved in protests against ICE's immigration raids, as fear spreads among the local immigrant community.

The Georgia ACLU, Indivisible Georgia and Jewish Voice for Peace Atlanta are among the co-sponsors of the local events. On social media, the group’s motto — “No thrones, no crowns, no kings” — has become a rallying cry for activists resisting what they describe as creeping authoritarianism.