Events

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Join the ACLU of Georgia and the Indivisible Georgia Coalition for a webinar recapping the 2026 legislative session. Hear directly from the advocates as they share insights from under the Gold Dome, discuss what made it across the finish line, highlight key legislative trends, and outline opportunities for continued advocacy. Whether you followed the session closely or are catching up, this conversation will help you understand what happened and what comes next. We’ll cover: Key issues that shaped session and what became law The case for a special session: what SB 189 left unresolved What the Callais ruling means for voting rights at the Capitol How to build legislative relationships that will make a difference in 2027 There will be time for Q&A and we’ll close with a clear call to action. Hope to see you there!

We are celebrating the joy of LGBTQ+ Georgians. Check out the list of events find Pride celebration near you!

On behalf of the ACLU of Georgia Board of Directors, it is my pleasure to invite you to a retirement celebration in honor of Andrea Young on Friday, May 15th. Andrea’s commitment to civil and human rights spans decades, and over the last ten years, she has led the ACLU of Georgia to make a profound impact on the civil rights and liberties of all Georgians and helped grow the organization dramatically in scale, influence, and impact. We look forward to celebrating Andrea for her exceptional leadership, stewardship, and vision, as well as congratulating her on a well-deserved retirement. Featured Speakers: Monica Pearson​, Master of Ceremonies Condace Pressley​, Master of Ceremonies Jack Kennedy​, Board President, ACLU of Georgia Shirley Franklin​, Former Mayor of Atlanta Kary Moss​, National Director of Affiliate ​Support & Nationwide Initiatives, ACL Bacardi Jackson​, Executive Director, ACLU of Florida​ JaTaune Bosby Gilchrist​, Executive Director, ACLU of Alabama Rosario Palacios​, Board Member, ACLU of Georgia​, Executive Director, Common Cause Georgia​ Andrea Wiggins, Outreach Director for Northwest Georgia for Senator Raphael Warnock Andre Dickens​, Mayor of Atlanta Nikema Williams​, U.S. House of Representatives​ Georgia, District 5 ​Tanya Miller​, Georgia House of Representatives, District 62​ Sonya Halpern​, Georgia State Senator, District 39 Jerry Thomas, Esq.​

As Georgia’s legislative session enters its final stretch, we’re preparing for the most important day of the year at the Capitol: Sine Die. This is the final day of legislative session and the last chance for the legislature to pass a bill and send it to the Governor’s desk to be signed into law or vetoed. Once the day ends, the legislature adjourns and any bill that hasn’t passed both chambers dies. When people show up at the State Capitol, lawmakers are reminded that the decisions they make affect real people and real communities. That’s why we’re inviting you to join us at the Capitol for one final push! Please register by choosing the issue area group you want to participate with. Registration is capped at 30 people for each group. Specific details will be sent to all registrants closer to the event.  

On March 28, people across the country will peacefully and lawfully come together at marches, rallies, and demonstrations to reject the Trump administration’s escalating abuses of power — building on the success of the first two iterations of No Kings in 2025, including No Kings on October 18, the largest single-day protest in U.S. history. We will gather together at the Memorial Dr Greenway for a short rally and then proceed for a ~.7 mile march around the GA State Capitol, ending back at Memorial Dr Greenway. A core principle behind all No Kings events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values and to act lawfully at these events. Weapons of any kind, including those legally permitted, should not be brought to events.    

When lawmakers are in session, ACLU of Georgia's capitol observers are there to protect free speech and democracy. Get involved and join our next training.

On January 12, 2026, Georgians from every corner of the state will gather at the Capitol for Pack the Capitol, our first lobby day bringing together hundreds of people to kick off the 2026 legislative session. We’re going to “Pack the Cap” and show our collective power, meet our lawmakers face-to-face, and set the tone for a session where our communities’ rights and needs cannot be ignored. This is about more than being present—it’s about being seen and heard.   *Please note that gaining entry to the Capitol on the first day of the legislative session can be a timely process because of the large number of people going through security. Capitol attendees should be ready to stand for at least an hour.  

The ACLU of Georgia is a partner in the upcoming Atlanta Candidates Forum. We invite you to attend this opportunity to hear from candidates for APS School Board At-large and District 8, and Atlanta City Council President and Post 1 At-large and District 2. Networking and reception start at 6 p.m. The forum gives the community a chance to engage directly with the district’s candidates on local issues. Get ready for the polls! Held in partnership with The Poised PEACHES, An Official Interest Group of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.; Atlanta Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.; the Atlanta Suburban Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.; League of Women Voters of Atlanta-Fulton County; NCNW Northwest Georgia Section; Concerned Black Clergy of Metropolitan Atlanta Inc.