Georgians are showing up this year.
From the streets during the No Kings protests to the final days under the Gold Dome, people statewide have shown those in power that attacks on our rights won’t go unanswered.
The 2026 legislative session has ended, but the work is far from over. Some bills still await the governor’s decision. Other threats, like barriers to voting and abuses of power, continue. What happens next depends on whether we keep showing up.
Take a look at our image gallery from No Kings in Atlanta for inspiration (and watch the videos at the end of the blog), and then read below for ways to stay involved.
Ways to Get Involved
Volunteers Needed for Upcoming Elections
Consider becoming an ACLU of Georgia poll observer. They flag problems in real time so advocates can step in and protect voters from intimidation or rights violations. You don’t need experience to start. All volunteers receive training, staff support, and resources to be ready for their shift.
Sign up for one or multiple shifts during early voting (April 27 – May 15) or on Election Day for the May 19 primary. There is a need for volunteers in Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb, Gwinnett, Fayette, and Forsyth counties on Election Day. If you can, sign up and help defend voter access.
Protect Our Privacy
Join our team of dedicated and active volunteers supporting Community Control Over Police Surveillance (CCOPS), an ordinance that strengthens transparency and accountability by ensuring that our communities have a voice in if and how surveillance tools are deployed.
Check out more about our advocacy here, sign a petition supporting the passage of an oversight ordinance, and then sign up to volunteer.
Local Election Advocates and Defenders
Our Local Election Advocates and Defenders, or LEADers, are volunteers who work with us to build more transparent, effective, and accessible elections.
These volunteers are an essential part of the Voter Access Project, which works to ensure voting is easy and accessible for all Georgians. You’ll attend and take notes at county Board of Election meetings, help resolve voter-access issues, and advocate for voter-friendly policies and practices. Click here to learn more about the LEAD program and sign up.
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No Kings 3 in Atlanta
These featured videos show key moments from the day of the march and rally, and ACLU of Georgia Deputy Executive Director Christopher Bruce addressing the crowd.