PHOTOS AND VIDEO: Occupy Savannah Still Going Strong

Occupy Savannah protestors were out again today at Emmet Park in Savannah as part of a globally coordinated "Occupy Everywhere" movement.

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VIDEO: Despite Rain, Protestors Turn Out For Occupy Savannah

Day two of Occupy Savannah brought protestors to Emmet Park in spite of gray skies and wet weather.

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PHOTOS: Occupy Savannah Takes to the Streets

More than 40 people showed up at Emmett Park for Day 1 of "Occupy Savannah," a protest inspired by the "Occupy Wall Street" movement.

A crowd gathered at Emmett Park in Savannah Sunday for day one of "Occupy Savannah," a protest inspired by the "Occupy Wall Street" movement. Stay with Fort Stewart Patch for more on Occupy Savannah as it develops.

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Ryan Smith

10:23 am on Thursday, October 13, 2011

And as an additional comment, Barry, thank you for your story. That's exactly what we in the media need to hear -- and report -- about this movement: The real, compelling reasons that folks are disenchanted with the American Dream these days. Again, thank you.   more ›

Occupy Wall Street Spreads to Savannah

Inspired by the ongoing New York protests, Occupy Savannah is scheduled for Sunday.

The Occupy Wall Street movement, which has spread across the nation in the form of similar protests in large cities, has inspired Occupy Savannah, a planned protest march starting 9 a.m. Sunday.  The protestors plan to meet at Emmet Park on Bay Street near Savannah City Hall at that time, according to a statement on the group's Facebook page. "If forced to, we'll march to Johnson Square at Bull and Congress Street," the statement reads. "We will be practicing our freedom to assembly, we will not be shut down, and we WILL be heard." The Facebook page advises participants to plan for an overnight stay. "We understand that people need to make a living and have school, so we urge you to come and go as needed in order to protect your jobs and …

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Ryan Smith

12:24 pm on Monday, October 24, 2011

The best way to get info on Occupy Savannah is probably through the group's Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Occupy-Savannah/256464454395407   more ›