Occupy Wall Street has reached the Coastal Empire. The New York-based, grassroots movement spreading across the country has captured the interests of some in Savannah and Effingham County, with protesters seizing the opportunity to speak out about societal and economic issues driving their frustrations. “If it started with anything,” said Claudia Collier, a south Effingham resident, “and the momentum that is keeping it going is Americans feel like things are out of their control — whether it’s our government, whether it is our votes, a feeling that our votes don’t count, or whether it’s these huge corporations and banks.
A local feel to Occupy movement
Effingham residents take part in, defend Occupy Savannah
