Known for its environmental activism, Defend the Atlanta Forest is a left-wing group whose express aim is to stop the construction of police training facilities near Atlanta, which they dub “Cop City.” In September 2023, members of three-dozen activists associated with Defend the Atlanta Forest and aligned groups were indicted on RICO charges for attempting to stop the construction of the “Cop City” training centers. The group has ties with numerous other far-left organizations such as ANTIFA Atlanta, which has endorsed their activities in the past.