On October 1, 2016, anti-fascists distributed flyers in Woodstock, Georgia warning neighbors about an Aryan Nations supporter based in their area. The flyer distribution was in response to “Hammerfest,” a neo-Nazi gathering held that day at a Klan bar in West Georgia. The anti-fascist flyer was the first appearance of “Atlanta Antifascists” as a name. Before then, there were already informal networks of anti-fascists in metro Atlanta, as well as a blog (“Atlanta Antifascist Notes”) used to document what local fascists were doing. With racist activity increasing, a small core of anti-fascists decided that the situation required a more cohesive, organized response. Atlanta Antifascists was born.
Ten years later, we’re still active and still causing grief for fascist and white supremacist organizers. We’ve been through a lot and made our share of errors, especially in the hectic early days. However, we’re proud of our track record—we have not only exposed fascist organizers and thwarted their efforts but helped push fascist groups to collapse. Currently, a far-right and more-or-less openly racist government is in power, so organizing and collective action are more important than ever. We look forward to contributing to the struggles ahead, while continuing with our efforts monitoring and opposing fascist groups outside of state power. We continue to depend on the wider community for tips about white supremacist organizing, so if you have information, please get in touch.
Thank you to our close allies, members past and present, and everyone who has contributed positively to this project through the years. We couldn’t have reached this landmark without you!